DATA SCIENTIST

About the Role

You will serve as a Data Scientist in the Force Improvement Office of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command.

Responsibilities

• Extract, process, and transform structured and unstructured data into information that enables accurate, data‑driven decisions through advanced visualization techniques.
• Act as the technical authority and consultant for the Force Improvement Office community on the application of mathematical, statistical, and data‑science standards to enterprise performance evaluation.
• Apply data‑engineering and big‑data principles to design automated database queries, extraction routines, and data pipelines from disparate enterprise sources.
• Lead complex analytical investigations and exploratory data studies to support strategic decision‑making across NAVFAC leadership and customer organizations.
• Formulate innovative research designs to resolve ambiguous, ill‑defined problems characterized by sparse or non‑standard data.
• Conduct continuous evaluation of evolving business, functional, and technical requirements across NAVFAC programs.
• Assess emerging industry technologies and machine‑learning capabilities to modernize analytical toolsets, enhance predictive precision, and expand analytical capacity across the Force Improvement Office.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience (GS‑13 level or equivalent)

• Use mathematical and statistical methodologies to develop processes for data analysis.
• Develop and implement data‑driven analytical solutions.
• Prepare and present data visualizations for metrics and measures.

Experience may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social).

Education

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field (baccalaureate level or higher).
• Or a combination of education and experience: at least 30 semester hours of coursework equivalent to a major field of study plus additional education or appropriate experience.

For detailed qualification standards, see the OPM Data Science series page: OPM Data Science qualifications.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre‑employment requirements, including reporting to scheduled appointments.

Applicants may opt‑in to make their resume available to other hiring managers for up to 180 days after the announcement closes. Opt‑in does not affect consideration for this position.

Federal annuitants are subject to DoD and Department of the Navy policy on annuitant employment.

ICTAP applicants must be well‑qualified and provide agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF‑50 or equivalent documentation at the time of application.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they are determined Best Qualified.

Benefits

The Department of the Navy offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training opportunities.