Data Scientist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of the DSCA. The Data Scientist develops algorithms and tools to support data manipulation and processing and uses data visualization to communicate findings. The incumbent plans, leads, and advises study-team members conducting research and analytical studies of agency problems, supporting critical operational problems and decisions related to robotic, autonomy, or artificial intelligence programs and initiatives.

At the GS-1560-14 level, the role applies advanced operations research and data science methods to quantitative and statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive and prescriptive modeling, and optimization. The incumbent identifies or develops effective analytical approaches, validates analyses and outcomes, and gathers and integrates relevant information from internal and external sources using data collection procedures and emerging data science and big data methods. The position also directs and coordinates data mining, advanced modeling, mathematical algorithm development, and computer program design with the Office of the Secretary of War, the Military Departments, and senior personnel in the Department of State and other U.S. government agencies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service, applying professional knowledge in one or more of computer science, mathematical, or statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design, and construct processes for modeling, interpreting, or reporting quantitative information, trends, relationships, and correlations in or among data sets.
• Must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1560 series and provide transcripts; failure to provide transcripts results in an ineligible rating.
• Must have a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field at least at the baccalaureate level, or the specified combination of equivalent coursework (30 semester hours) and additional education or appropriate experience. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification and complete related continuous learning requirements. Proficiency Level 3 requires at least one year of successful Security Cooperation work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better; the incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert-level certification requirements within two years of entering the position and complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years.
• The position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and tools to support data manipulation and processing, and use data visualization techniques to communicate findings.
• Plan, lead, and advise study-team members on research and analytical studies of agency problems supporting operational problems and decisions for robotic, autonomy, or artificial intelligence programs and initiatives.
• Identify or develop effective approaches and methodologies; apply advanced operations research and data science techniques for quantitative and statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive and prescriptive modeling, and optimization; and validate analyses and outcomes.
• Identify, develop, and integrate relevant information from internal and external sources using data collection procedures and technologies, including emerging data science and big data methodologies.
• Direct and coordinate data mining, analysis, advanced modeling, mathematical algorithm development, and computer program design activities with the Office of the Secretary of War, the Military Departments, and high-level personnel in the Department of State and other U.S. government agencies.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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