Data Scientist (GS-12)
Apply online through 6/12/2023 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/729798700
You must apply through USAJOBS to receive consideration for this opportunity.
Who may apply: United State Citizens or Nationals
This is NOT a remote work opportunity. The position may be located in the following areas:
- Indianapolis, IN
- Limestone, ME
- Rome, NY
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
Telework in the local commuting area may be authorized.
Duties
Performs data analytics functions to include the application development of analytics, measures, and metrics to help foster performance towards service targets, objectives and goals in order to influence agency business decisions.
Develops, constructs and performs a number of complex and systematic data analytics projects and studies in collaboration with process stakeholders utilizing Financial, Accounting, and Personnel data throughout the enterprise.
Researches new ways for predicting and modeling data as well as investigating summarization and visualization techniques for conveying key applied analytics findings.
Generates actionable insights applying advanced statistical techniques, for example, predictive statistical models and simulations, segmentation analysis, customer profiling, analysis, survey design, and data mining.
Prepares and makes presentations regarding the progress and/or results of projects/studies.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen or National
- Background or Security Investigation - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)Suitable for Federal employment
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
- Please note, this is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.
Qualifications
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirement described below:
Possess a degree: in 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. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.
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One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Developing data models for evaluation, identification, collection, and analysis of all data used to support projects or programs; selecting the appropriate data collection techniques for program analysis from various sources; collecting and analyzing data and displaying data for analysis to draw conclusions.
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/
For more information or to apply online visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/729798700