Are you interested in serving as an expert advisor to senior staff on the application of data science, analysis, and modeling techniques for analysis and evaluation of an institute budget, workforce, and scientific portfolio, and projecting its future resource and program requirements? Join NHLBI as the Director, Office of Planning, Analytics, and Evaluation.

Duties

Direct and oversee the OPAE staff in planning and executing programs related to data and portfolio analyses and workforce planning. Serve as the primary advisor to the Executive Officer and senior NHLBI staff on data science, analysis, and modeling techniques for budget, workforce, and scientific portfolio evaluation. Develop and implement data-driven methodologies for budget forecasting, workforce analysis, and scientific portfolio evaluation. Lead and manage a team of 12-18 staff members, including GS-14 Branch Chiefs, Operations Research Analysts, Data Scientists, Health Science Policy and Management Analysts. Lead the OPAE team in applying data analyses and advanced data science approaches and tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python, Jupyter Notebooks) to support analysis, modeling, and forecasting activities. Collaborate with NHLBI leadership to improve analytical methodologies and communicate results effectively. Oversee the development of analytical models and methodologies for evaluating different programmatic options and outcomes. Ensure data validity and integrity, including data cleansing, variable assessment, and appropriate use in analytical projects. Provide expert analysis and advice on long-term resource needs and future program requirements based on complex data modeling.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education. Please provide your transcripts.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Data Scientist, GS-1560-15, position at our agency. You must meet the basic Office of Personnel Management prescribed occupational series requirement described below: The basic qualification requirements for a GS-1560 Data Scientist position are: A. You must possess a Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a field that is directly related to the position; OR B. You must possess a combination of education (at least 30 semester hours) and additional appropriate/related experience that is the equivalent to a major in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a field directly related to the position. In addition, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, which includes: managing data science programs and research activities to support organizational programs and decisions; providing guidance and expertise to management officials and program staff on data science techniques and methodologies in forecasting and improving program operations; coordinating and advising on data science programs and concepts with organizational officials and staff; and providing supervision or direction to other staff in managing programs and services. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12500440

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Adriane Schultz-French
• Phone: 3014020976
• Email: [email protected]