Data Scientist position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and rating and ranking do not apply.

Duties

This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where data scientist duties occupy the majority of the work performed. Serves as a data scientist in OGC, requiring technical expertise across the data life cycle. Leverages data tools, programming skills, data visualization, communication, {CONT} and advanced analytical techniques to support OGC in providing legal services to the Commissioner. Applies professional knowledge of data science, computer science, mathematical and statistical techniques, and methods to develop, interpret, and/or report quantitative information, trends, relationships and correlations among or within data sources. Participates in planning and conducting complex, sensitive, high priority and/or confidential studies to resolve critical questions and issues which often require innovative solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Qualifications

READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. If you are qualifying based on education, please make sure you follow the instructions in the Education Section of this announcement, including uploading a transcript with an award/confer date. Failure to do so can disqualify you for further consideration. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Proof of education must be submitted with your application package and received by the closing date of the announcement. Candidates must meet the basic qualification requirements for the position being filled, including any positive education requirements and/or selective placement factors. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 12: Applicant must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include A) using data to evaluate policies, initiatives, and procedures, B) developing ETL algorithms, objects, and/or tools that are logically sound and scalable, C) using software and/or programming languages to explore, analyze data and test hypotheses, and D) working with senior analysts and stakeholders about project requirements, progress reports, findings, and visual outputs. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 13 Applicant must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include A) using data to formulate, implement, and evaluate policies, initiatives, and procedures, B) developing ETL procedures, algorithms, objects, and/or tools that are logically sound and scalable C) using software and/or programming languages to explore data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions, and D) conferring with stakeholders, project sponsors, and executives about project requirements, progress reports, findings, visual outputs, and recommendations. Experience must be Data Scientist related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, Computer Science certification), as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Additionally, applicants applying to the GS-12 & GS-13 positions must meet the following Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): A degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. Note: The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR A combination of education and experience. Note: Courses must be equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in option 1 above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. You must submit transcripts to substantiate any claimed education. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Data Science Series 1560 (opm.gov) Duties of this nature should be typical of your everyday work. If you perform this kind of work, your resume must provide details of the actual duties you perform that demonstrate the requirements above. Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.

Education

Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address OGC 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing OGC
• Email: [email protected]