Data scientist

Duties

Key facts about this DHA notice :

• TTS is seeking to fill multiple TERM appointments at the GS-14 level.
• This is a virtual/remote position.
• Duty station to be determined upon selection.
• Salary to be determined upon selection, depending on duty location.
• Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.
• Any selections made will be contacted by Human Resources.

You must perform the following Major Duties utilizing expert level skill, mastery knowledge and significant IT experience: GS-14: Supervisory/Managerial Organization Leadership

• Supervises an assigned branch and its employees. The work directed involves high profile data science projects, programs, and/or initiatives within other federal agencies.
• Provides expert advice in the highly technical and specialized area of data science and is a key advisor to management on assigned/delegated matters related to the application of mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, machine learning, natural language processing, and computer science from a data science perspective.
• Manages workforce operations, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, and performance evaluations.
• Keeps up to date with data science developments in the private sector; seeks out best practices; and identifies and seizes opportunities for improvements in assigned data science program and project operations.

Senior Expert in Data Science

• Recognized authority for scientific data analysis using advanced statistical techniques to determine desired statistical computations, analyses, and acceptable output format based on network constraints.
• Applies expert data science knowledge to consult with and advise partner agencies in modern/current methodologies, tools, techniques, and ways of thinking to create enduring change and advocate for and propagate adoption and application of innovative data science tools and techniques throughout government.
• Provides training and expertise on determining appropriate data science products or services with clients or customers to define project scopes, requirements, and deliverables for a full array of data science functions to include defining data requirements, implementing databases, analyzing data, developing data standards, building artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (NL) models, etc.
• Facilitates a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation and designs and implements agile, human-centered, cutting-edge data science projects, and/or services.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 step 1 salary range starts at $122,198 per year. The total salary will be determined upon selection and based on the associated GS locality pay table for your assigned duty location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

• 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 -OR-

• 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

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, to qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is serving as a subject matter expert in leading and coordinating the efforts of a team of technical professionals in solving data science and analytics issues and problems for systems, applications, and customers. This experience must include:

• Managing or supervising staff that provide or support delivery of modern IT product(s), platform(s), or service(s).
• Leading the overall planning, management, and direction of a program or of projects.
• Serving as a data science and analytics practitioner in a technical environment.
• Working with agile or iterative development methodologies.
• Building relationships and alignment with partners and/or stakeholders.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status : This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit. Relocation Not Paid : Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Management Rights : Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

• Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
• Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

• Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
• Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
• Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. You will have access to many benefits including:
  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development
  Review our benefits 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired. ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.) DATA SCIENTIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

• Knowledge in organizing and analyzing large amounts of structured and unstructured data sets using data analytical tools (including R, Python, SQL, Scala, Java programming language), to include experience locating, accessing, merging, cleaning, and standardizing data, and developing derived metrics.

• Skill in analyzing data, applying and explaining the statistical and mathematical principles used.

• Ability to present the results of in-depth analysis or technical concepts using oral, written, and visual mediums to a non-technical audience, and to effectively articulate the limitations of data findings.

• Skill in working across organizational boundaries to identify and resolve data quality issues and drive an organization towards better data practices.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. You will have access to many benefits including:
  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development
  Review our benefits 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.
• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c : (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now , you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
  Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

  Agency contact information

  Brenda Luzietti

  Phone

  202-969-5929

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  brenda.luzietti@gsa.gov

  Address

  GSA, Technology Transformation Service General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) 1800 F Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20405 United States

  Next steps

  After the closing date/deadline:
  • ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  • REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
  • SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  • FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes
  • FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
  Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!

Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c : (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Initial appointments are made lasting longer than 1 year, but not to exceed 4 years. GSA, may extend an appointment up to 4 additional years. No individual hired under this DHA can serve in excess of 8 years with GSA, and cannot be transferred to positions that are not IT positions. The benefit of submitting your materials for consideration via this notice is that your submission may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice.