PROGRAM ANALYST (DATA AND ANALYTICS)

About the role

You will serve as a Program Analyst (Data and Analytics) in the Fleet Data Analytics Office of Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data and analytics solutions to support readiness outcomes in support of the Fleet Data Analytics Office.
• Create value through data exploitation; envisioning development and implementation of data-enabled strategies; enabling business outcomes through analytics and aiding in enterprise information policy.
• Identify and define data and analytics investments and identify opportunities for new data and AI products.
• Ensure analytic projects are designed to deliver improved readiness outcomes by demonstrating clear alignment to business value drivers.
• Work with business partners to understand business priorities, identify strategic initiatives, and develop effective and timely analytic solutions.
• Operationalize the most urgent data and analytics initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must generally serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement met by closing date).
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to maintain clearance may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• Position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This position requires evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience applying data science, statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, database management, and information-technology infrastructure to complex organizational problems.
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive data and AI strategies aligned to organizational missions, priorities, and long-range objectives.
• Experience designing and implementing data use cases, including data collection, storage and retrieval, integration, transformation, modeling, pattern recognition, and visualization.
• Experience using quantitative methods and programming languages such as Python or R, along with visualization tools such as Qlik, to analyze large datasets and develop predictive models.
• Experience translating complex analytic results into clear executive-ready reports, dashboards, charts, recommendations, and briefings; mentoring users and teams on analytics tools and best practices.

Additional qualification information is available from the Office of Personnel Management: General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social), which helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to paid employment.

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 of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to scheduled appointments.
• During the application process you may opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency with similar positions in the local commuting area for 180 days from the announcement close date; opting in does not impact your application for this announcement.
• Job requirements (security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary by hiring organization and position.
• Other hiring managers may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives depending on funding availability and policy.
• Federal annuitant selection is subject to DoD and Department of the Navy policy; see FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
• PPP applicants will be placed at the Full Performance Level (FPL) if determined Well Qualified (WQ); the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or grade held immediately prior to separation.
• ICTAP applicants: displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a rating of Highly Qualified (score 85) or higher; must provide agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action showing position, grade level, and duty location.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.