The employee will serve as Data Scientist with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) analyzing a variety of data received from the regulated entities (the Enterprises) to identify problem trends and contribute to the development of data-driven program and organizational solutions.

Duties

The Data Scientist assists the Chief Data Officer with implementing aspects of the Agency's data governance and lifecycle data-management programs as well as the production of public-data products. Major Duties & Responsibilities Plans and carries out specific tasks and assignments in support of data governance, data management, and the production of public-data products Assesses various processes, policies, and standards to validate that organizational data complies with safety and storage-security requirements Analyzes various data sources to develop data-driven insights and potential solutions to the organization to streamline pre-identified processes Applies well-established data management principles, procedures, and tools such as data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, and data-standardization processes to produce organized and reproducible data projects that are well documented and, as needed, facilitate collaboration with other data analysts/scientists Conducts analytical investigations using scientific methodology and problem solving to improve the quantity, quality, and usability of public-data assets Partners in the development and management of the Agency's Application Programming Interface (API) service for public data Performs statistical analyses of Agency data; analyzes and mines complex data from a variety of sources to identify patterns and correlations among the various data points that are primarily of a factual nature so as to develop viable projections Researches, analyzes, transforms, and interprets a variety of complex data from the regulated entities, the public, Federal agencies, and internal operations. Provides technical support in Agency data-governance operations and activities Manages the Agency's Comprehensive Data Inventory which includes periodic collection, collation, and reporting of key data sources using information from data managers and populating the Agency's data catalog Provides technical support in Agency data-governance operations and activities Manages the Agency's Comprehensive Data Inventory which includes periodic collection, collation, and reporting of key data sources using information from data managers and populating the Agency's data catalog. Collaborates with others in the design and implementation of processes which support improvements in the Agency's analytics and data-management infrastructure Assists efforts to assess and document data processes and data architectures and to develop recommendations for data process and data-architecture improvements Participates in the planning and testing of new tools or solutions designed to further modernize the Agency's data and analytics infrastructure Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
• SF 50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive status. You must provide an SF-50 that indicates your competitive eligibility. You will not be considered without this.
• 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.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• 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.
• 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.
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. 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- B. 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. In addition to meeting the above basic education or education and experience requirements, applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications for their desired grade level: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-09: 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-09 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-07 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with all of the following: Assisting others with data research, data collection, and data processing using various analytical tools and techniques to develop findings for reporting; Using various automation tools (such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Python, SAS, and SQL) to identify/evaluate various data sets; and Reviewing, analyzing, and providing information from multiple systems to prepare data reports to both technical and non-technical audiences. -OR- B. Education: Completion of two (2) academic years of graduate-level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college of university directly related to the work of the position (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, economics, geography, public policy or field directly related to the position.) -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. One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours determined to represent one academic year of full-time study (i.e., 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours). **Failure to provide your transcripts will remove you from the hiring process.** Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-09 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-07 or higher in the Federal Service. 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 AGENCY 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 US
• Name: Andrea Engler Lepage
• Email: [email protected]