Supervisory Data Scientist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Manage staff in the research, planning, and execution of oversight projects, and administrative tasks and duties in support of direct reports which includes delegation, quality control, and critical feedback. Ensure oversight standards are met and security protocols are followed by staff, along with regular updates and recommendations to the senior leaders on progress and courses of action. Provide feedback on statistical/mathematical modeling decisions and interpretation. Balance technical nuances across domains of data, math/stats, machine learning, and software to connect them to business context and value for DoD OIG oversight components. Execution of special assignments from OIG and CIGIE Senior Leaders, working with the team to establish best practices for cooperation, and regular administrative tasks (approving training/performance reviews). Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see ). Suitable for federal employment 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. Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG. The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct. Qualifications 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. Specialized Experience: You must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of demonstrated experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as demonstrated experience managing or leading the development of major data engineering projects in a production environment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at this grade level. You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. ACCREDITATION: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at and U.S. Department of Education website at FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional information Incumbent will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program. You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). Recruitment Incentive maybe authorized at the discretion of the Hiring Official. Relocation allowance maybe authorized. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements . PCS expenses will notbe paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here . Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. These positions are announced under DoD Direct Hire Authority (5 U.S.C. 9905 section 1109; PL, 116-92). Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300 .) Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: DOES NOT APPLY FOR DHA VACANCIES. Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS . Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. General Schedule (GS) & Locality Pay Tables can be found at Salaries & Wages (opm.gov) . Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . 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. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies: You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority or Department of Defense's Direct Hire Authority which is updated in the NDAA each budget cycle. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet or check out the Department of Defense's Direct Hire Authority here . Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal

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