Job Location: Indiana, United States
Summary
As a Data Scientist, you will serve as a subject matter expert performing studies that span business processes and operations at the program level.Location of position:This is a VIRTUAL position within GSA’s Office of Human Resources Management
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations.
Duties
As a Data Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Work with teams to develop data products and definitions. Use appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data. Assist with constructing data pipelines using complex tools and techniques to handle data at scale. Assess data sources to determine the type of data available and how data imports can be made into other systems to reduce or eliminate manual reporting requirements.
Use R, Python, SQL, or other languages for various applications, e.g., spreadsheets, presentation graphics, project management, operations research, linear programming, statistical quality control, econometric and time series analysis and mathematical,engineering and statistical applications. Derive meaning from big data (i.e. datasets that may be large, disparate, unstructured, and/or complex). Provides assistance to programmers/analysts in development, testing, and implementation of new or modified information systems or programs.
Assist with translating complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language. Closely tie findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement and team objectives. Assist with written reports and oral presentations on the progress and/or results of projects/studies. Collaborate with peer analysts and data scientists across GSA to share data analyses and best practices.
Requirements
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Education
Note:If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, clickhere.The GS-09 salary range starts at $54,727per year.Locality will determined based on duty location.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Basic Requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience isexperience working with large amounts of structured and unstructured data; conducting analyses using software and/or programming languages to explore data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions; and presenting findings clearly and concisely utilizing appropriate communication and visualization tools.
Additional Information
Bargaining Unit status: Not Applicable
We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement #22STFA359LHDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed service experience.
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Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feelrespected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforceneeded to achieve our mission.
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