This position drives agency innovation and delivers expert business intelligence with respect to data governance, data visualization, data analysis and management capabilities, organizational capacity, and enterprise analytics infrastructure.
Lead complex data science projects.
Use various methods to extract, validate, and transform raw data into useful data systems.
Create algorithms and applies advanced statistical and data science techniques for quantitative analysis, statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, prescriptive analysis, and optimization; and validates analysis and outcomes.
Assess data sources to determine the types of data available and how to import data into systems and models to reduce or eliminate manual reporting or processing requirements.
Develop high-performance data processing and tools to improve data quality and improve the ability to deliver superior enabled data science capabilities for the Military Community Support Programs Directorate and Military Community and Family Policy.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
One year trial or probationary period may be required.
Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) and requires a Tier 3 investigation favorably adjudicated.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
Basic Requirement For Data Scientist:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
Additional information
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton
This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employ
develop high-performance data processing and tools to improve data quality and improve the ability to deliver superior enabled data science capabilities for the military community support programs directorate and military community and family policy.
Department Of War Education Activity (dowea) · Alexandria, VA