Data Scientist – DIRECT HIRE

Job title:

Data Scientist – DIRECT HIRE

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO). The OCDO develops strategic approaches to leveraging FTA’s data assets, manages FTA’s data governance, builds a strong data culture, manages data as a strategic asset, and uses data to improve mission delivery, operational efficiency, and actionable decision-making data, including via advanced analytics techniques and AI.OverviewOpen & closing dates10/24/2024 to 10/30/2024Salary$82,764 – $153,354 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 11 – 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – Some travel will be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time – Full TimeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYes – The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.Bargaining unit status– This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 3313.Announcement numberFTA.TOA-2025-0001Control number815624500This job is open toClarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The ‘Rule of Three’, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.VideosDutiesThe Data Scientist:

• Interacts with analysts and internal customers to understand business processes, gather requirements, develop analysis methodologies, and coordinate development of data products.
• Performs analysis of a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the organization to streamline processes and improve program operations. Communicates analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Develops, documents, and implements statistically reliable methods, strategies, and approaches to ensure valid and reliable information is provided to support management decision making.
• Conducts tests to measure data quality and compliance with internal policy. Performs data wrangling and develops broadly applicable recommendations to deal with imperfections in data.
• Assists in building the foundation of scientific and technical capabilities within FTA to support ongoing and future data analytics projects. Educates others on technology, tools, and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leveraging data to inform business process improvements and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will contribute to project teams using outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, performing sophisticated data analysis, and developing data visualizations.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

• Experience interpreting data sets and applying statistical and analytic methods to discover patterns for guiding decision-making, streamlining operations, or improving programs.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL or other analytical tools to develop analyses, reports, or data products.
• Experience refining business problems into objective, measurable problem statements and translating analysis into clear communications and visualizations to stakeholders in an organization.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have:
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience assisting efforts to enhance data governance, management, and data use across an organization, including collaborating with and coordinating with other stakeholders in or outside of an organization.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience developing and evaluating supervised and unsupervised machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and data science approaches.
• Experience advising on the selection of the appropriate classification or predictive models for various advanced analytic capabilities and assisting with the validation and improvement of model results.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-13 level; you must have experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Customer Service – Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Data Management – Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes.
• Written Communication – Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

For all types of consideration, 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceFor additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationDegree: 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.ORCombination 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.Additional informationThe Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, . To learn more, please visit our page at:This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$82764 – 153354 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:05:16 GMT

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