DATA SCIENTIST

About the role

This position is in the Cyber Excepted Service and is located in the DISA Portfolio Management Office. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

Duties

• Design, build, and implement mathematical, statistical, and algorithmic models to extract actionable insights from large, complex structured and unstructured datasets (Big Data).
• Direct major data science programs and research studies supporting critical agency operations, particularly in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy.
• Assess current data structures and develop state-of-the-art architecture recommendations to facilitate enterprise data convergence and migration to cloud and edge computing environments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical consultant to DISA, DoD, and other senior government officials, using advanced data visualization techniques to present analytical findings and influence strategic decisions.
• Partner with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office and peer organizations to formulate new data theories, publish academic-quality research, and mentor junior team members on modern analytical solutions (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Tableau).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This position requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. A favorable suitability review and security clearance are conditions of employment; failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This is a drug test designated position.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a field directly related to the position, at the baccalaureate level or higher. OR a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as described above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Qualifying Experience (GG-15): At least one year of experience equivalent to work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service, defined as: designing and deploying advanced machine learning models or statistical algorithms to analyze complex datasets; OR leading large-scale data science programs and enterprise architecture modernization efforts; OR providing expert technical consultation and data-driven visualizations to senior leaders.

Education: There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-15 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• Salary range includes a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) in accordance with Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3006.
• A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable; information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) is available.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.