Interdisciplinary Statistician; Economics​/Economist​/Operations Research Analyst; Data Scientist

This position is part of the Personnel Readiness Management Agency. The incumbent Serves in a developmental training interdisciplinary position as a Statistician (Economics),Economist, or Operations Research Analyst (Data Scientist) assisting in developing housing and cost-of-living allowances and providing support with managing certain aspects of the BAH, OHA, Overseas COLA, and CONUS COLA programs.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying advanced statistical, economic, or operations-research principles to analyze and evaluate allowance-program issues and provide technical expertise on allowance programs.
• Leading complex analytical projects involving the development or substantial revision of data-collection approaches, analytical techniques, or program-evaluation criteria.
• Developing, presenting, and defending recommendations and analytical methodologies for complex allowance-program issues before senior officials, stakeholders, oversight bodies, or other public-facing audiences.;

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B. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service:

• Conducting comprehensive analyses of complex data using advanced statistical, economic, or data-science analytical and evaluative methods, and developing recommendations based on the results;
• Modifying or adapting standard data-science and statistical techniques to address a range of analytical challenges, program issues, or policy questions;
• Planning and carrying out complex studies, documenting and justifying findings, and presenting results to technical and nontechnical audiences, including senior officials.

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B. Master's or equivalent graduate degree.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying established statistical, economic, or data-science methods to analyze and evaluate data for routine projects or assignments;
• Independently using automated analytical tools, such as SQL, R, Python, or similar software, to extract, organize, and analyze information from complex data sources;
• Resolving conventional problems in data collection and analysis by applying established program methodologies, procedures, and regulations.

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B. 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

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C. Possess some specialized experience as described, but less than one year; and have more than one year of graduate level education as described, but less than two. When added, the percentage of the requirements that you meet must total at least 100%.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service:

• Assisting with developmental assignments by applying statistical, economic, or data-science principles, methods, and techniques under guidance;
• Using automated systems and software, such as SQL, R, Python, or similar tools, to access, retrieve, organize, and review data from multiple sources;
• Assisting with research, interpretation, and evaluation of data using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques for well-precedented assignments.

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B. Possess: a Bachelor's degree w/Superior Academic Achievement or 1 year of graduate level education.

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C. Have some specialized experience as described, but less than one year; and I have some but less than one year of graduate level education as described. When added, the percentage of the requirements that you meet must total at least 100%.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual…