Job opening: Data Analytics Specialist
Salary: $90 241 - 153 404 per year
Published at: Nov 19 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The employee will serve as a Data Analytics Specialist with the Division of Inclusivity, Culture and Equity (DICE), Office of Data Analytics (ODA), assisting in collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting data to support DICE's mission and its initiatives.
Duties
ODA Overview
The Office of Data Analytics (ODA) is responsible for advancing DEIA initiatives through data collection, analysis, and strategic support. ODA's key functions include:
Analyzing DEIA Data: Conducts comprehensive analyses of DEIA data for FHFA and its regulated entities.
Managing DEIA Data: Oversees and standardizes the collection and management of DEIA data from all regulated entities.
Developing Metrics and Benchmarks: Creates and maintains standardized DEIA metrics and benchmarks for the Agency's DEIA efforts.
Providing Insights and Recommendations: Handles reporting, responds to data requests, and offers data-driven recommendations to guide DEIA strategies and decision-making.
Identifying Trends and Designing Tools: Detects trends in DEIA data and designs specialized tools to evaluate and improve DEIA performance across FHFA and its regulated entities.
As a Data Analytics Specialist, you will collaborate with colleagues to develop useful data summaries, perform basic statistical analysis, and support the development of reports for internal and external stakeholders. The role focuses on data support functions, operational analysis, and ensuring data consistency.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate data analysis needs and reporting requirements under Section 1116(f) of HERA and Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This includes supporting both internal and external diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) data.
Develop data collection templates with input from senior staff and validated data for consistency and accuracy.
Participate in data discussions with stakeholders to clarify data requirements, under the guidance of senior analysts or managers.
Conduct statistical analysis of DEIA data with moderate complexity, identifying patterns and correlations.
Support the maintenance of data management systems and databases, ensuring that data sources are up to date and appropriately archived.
Provide input on system improvements.
Address basic data management issues, such as correcting duplicated or outdated data.
Develop data reports and reporting tools, with responsibility for preparing initial drafts and summaries based on data analysis.
Provide support in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data for mandatory reports.
Contribute data analysis to reports prepared for leadership under the direction of senior analysts or managers, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Provide support to colleagues and senior staff by preparing summaries of data for meetings, presentations, or reports.
Ensure that data is presented clearly and effectively for non-technical audiences.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Chapter 343.
- FHFA participates in e-Verify. All New hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
- If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report.
- This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
Qualifications
You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualification EL-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and/or directly related education as described below. From the description below, if you choose options "B" or "C" you must provide transcripts with your application.
A. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-11 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-09 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the following:
Applying basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in configuration and data management
Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating facts relative to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) conditions or trends
Communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing
Supporting operations and activities related to DEIA policies, procedures, and practices;
-OR-
B. Education: Completion of three (3) academic years of higher graduate-level education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college of university directly related to the work of the position (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Financial Analysis, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Psychology or related field), or an LL.M, if related;
-OR-
C. Combination of education and experience as described above in options "A" and "B". Note: Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level. Two academic years of graduate education is the number of credits hours determined to represent two academic years of full-time study (i.e., 36 semester hours (or 54 quarter hours).
**Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process.**
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Contacts
- Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGINCY
400 7TH Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
US
- Name: Andrea Engler Lepage
- Email: [email protected]
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