You will serve as a DATA SCIENTIST in the PROCUREMENT GROUP of NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND.

Duties

You will generate reports using application software (e.g., Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software) to provide status or compile statistics. You will identify and resolve problems from conflicting requirements between existing system functionality and new requirements. You will coordinate technical project management efforts (e.g. design, system development, evaluations, certifications) for program success.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field A Level 2. Certification is required within 24 months of appointment.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of data analytics, statistical analysis, and proper application of advanced mathematical formulas; 2) Identify and assess aspects of alternative decision (options), including the impact and implications of each, to select a course of action for an aircraft weapons system; 3) Combine, analyze, and interpret large or complex data sets and making data-driven recommendations; 4) Formulate, validate, and maintain accurate and responsive data visualization, e.g. Tableau; 5) Program an application or model using various computer programming languages, e.g., Python, etc.; 6) Develop statistical software and computer program to perform predictive analysis of statistical data and findings for an aircraft. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

or

2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]