Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent office providing independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Duties

The Office of Strategy, Data, and Innovation (SDI) is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our Data Analytics Unit (DAU). SDI enables meaningful investigations, audits, and inspections by facilitating clear and confident strategic decision-making, amplifying and accelerating data and analytics efforts, and by helping foster a connected culture within DOI OIG. As a Data Scientist, you will lead and design highly visible data science projects, leveraging data to strengthen the OIG's oversight of DOI programs and drive critical decision-making and operational excellence. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and conduct complex data analyses and developing analytical solutions for a broad range of ad hoc requests from auditors, investigators, and other OIG staff. Collect, clean, transform, raw data; utilize data science and statistical methods (e.g. sampling and modeling) and tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL, PowerBI) to combine data sets and develop meaningful insights and recommendations for customers. Develop and manage data pipelines from various platforms (such as SAP and working with APIs either in on-premise settings or with cloud architecture), data models, and architecture for continuous monitoring and proactive monitoring projects, data warehouses, and dashboards. Thoroughly document ETL procedures for continuity of operations. Manage data warehouse to include user permissions, change management, troubleshooting, and coordinating with Information Technology support staff. Provide expert technical advice on methodologies used, interpreting data, results of analyses, and data science best practices. Develop written products, visual aids, and oral presentations to OIG executives and employees that clearly communicate findings and recommendations on complex subjects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the OIG to identify opportunities for leveraging data to support audit and investigative work, solve complex business problems, and drive innovation. Support and train others in data science principles, methods, and tools. Build and maintain relationships with outside data experts and counterparts in the DOI, other OIGs, and other organizations. Participate in data initiatives initiated by the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). Maintain awareness of emerging data science technologies and issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly reflected in your resume. Experience Requirements: One year (52 weeks) of experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing ALL of the following: Developing and managing data pipelines (to include working with APIs), data models, and architecture for data transfer; Managing a data warehouse that includes managing user permissions, change management, troubleshooting, and/or coordinating with local Information Technology support staff; Developing analytical solutions using data science or statistical methods (e.g. modeling, sampling, machine learning) and tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL) to analyze data; AND Partnering with stakeholders and customers to identify needs and deliver value, such as guiding customers in refining data requirements, explaining relationships and patterns in data, and identifying opportunities for new analytic initiatives to enhance customer needs.

Education

This position has a Basic Education Requirement. Submission of unofficial or official transcripts is required with your application.

1. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or in a social or natural science field with a statistical component. The degree must be, at minimum, attained at the baccalaureate level.

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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 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, DATA, AND INNOVATION 1849 C Street, NW Suite 3000 Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 703-487-5408
• Email: [email protected]