Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Data Scientist and technical expert responsible for the application of operations research and advanced data analysis techniques and perform a wide range of complex analytical, mathematical and statistical research that inform operational requirements.

Duties

Contribute ideas and skills in statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, and data visualization within a collaborative, high-impact environment as part of the Enterprise Data Science Team. Perform acquisition, processing, and cleaning of large data sets to ensure data quality and usability. Leverage machine learning techniques to analyze large data sets, identify patterns, and provide actionable insights. Lead projects, teams, or programs to address analytical needs across the enterprise, enabling decision advantage for the USTRANSCOM Mission. Collaborate with teams internally and externally to drive cohesive analytical solutions and knowledge sharing. Deliver written status updates, technical reports, and briefings to leadership to communicate progress and findings effectively. Adapt to flexible hybrid work policies based on the nature and requirements of assigned work.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Data Scientist: 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 basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Applying advanced data analysis techniques to perform complex quantitative, statistical, and predictive analyses to solve operational challenges and inform decision-making; (2) Conducting complex analytical, mathematical, and statistical research to develop models, algorithms, and methodologies that address critical operational requirements; (3) Designing and implementing data programs and projects to enhance analytical capabilities; and (4) Producing data analysis by leveraging data science methodologies such as machine learning, predictive modeling, prescriptive analysis, and optimization to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and provide actionable insights. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, at the GS-13 level, you must meet the basic qualification and Specialized experience requirement alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data AnalysisOral CommunicationProblem SolvingResearch and Data Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address GT-W0ZAAA MSDDC TRANS ENGINEERING AGENCY DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]