Data Scientist

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

It is located in the DISA Portfolio Management Office.

Help

• 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).

Help

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• 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.
• This is a drug test designated position.
• This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

• Degree:
  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.

• Combination 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.

To qualify at the GG-15, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as:
Experience 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.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

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

• 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.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• 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.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems…