Chief Data Officer

Joint Activities • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Data Officer will serve in the Chief Data Office at SOUTHCOM in Miami, Florida. The role oversees algorithms, statistical models, and associated data, promoting protected visibility and accountability regarding digital assets. The incumbent promotes a data science team that uses advanced analytics and state-of-the-art information technology to support organizational missions. The position also includes data quality and management, analytical research, information security, records management, and employee supervision and development responsibilities.

The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed three years, with possible extensions, or as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for a current permanent Army employee. It may be made permanent without further competition. The role requires a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access, is subject to background and drug testing, and may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• A degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science at least at the baccalaureate level, or equivalent coursework combined with additional education or appropriate experience.
• At least one year of specialized experience developing analytical or mathematical models for evaluation criteria or testing sequences; managing the lifecycle of algorithms, statistical models, and associated data related to digital assets; assessing agency data-management tools and technology costs for efficiencies; and identifying employee development needs and providing training.
• Specialized experience must be at the next lower grade or level, GS-14 or above; education may not substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access.
• Must satisfy any required suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Must complete required pre-appointment and periodic random drug testing and acknowledge the testing requirement on DA Form 5019.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of algorithms, statistical models, and associated data related to digital assets.
• Promote the creation of a data science team using advanced analytics and state-of-the-art software and hardware to support organizational missions.
• Eliminate data redundancies and identify data-quality discrepancies.
• Continuously improve data quality and data management functions to provide better customer services.
• Conduct knowledge-transfer meetings to identify operational silos and stakeholders’ data-sharing needs.
• Document and manage existing data assets to demonstrate the value of agency and command data information.
• Assess agency data-management tools and technology costs for efficiencies.
• Conduct independent analysis and develop analytical research proposals and studies, recommending alternative courses of action to leadership.
• Develop analytical or mathematical models for evaluation criteria and testing sequences.
• Ensure security measures protect the integrity of information within organizational programs.
• Verify file plans are maintained in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Advise employees regarding management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Select or recommend candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments based on skills, qualifications, and mission requirements.
• Develop, modify, or interpret performance standards; explain expectations and provide regular feedback to employees.
• Identify employee development needs and provide or arrange formal and on-the-job training.
• Travel away from the duty station as needed, potentially up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Advance-in-hire may be authorized.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior