Data Scientist (CYBERSECURITY) - Technology Transformation Service

Summary

As a Data Scientist (CYBERSECURITY), you will serve as an authoritative subject matter expert data scientist and advisor to management and other subject matter experts on assigned/delegated matters related to the application of artificial intelligence (AI), mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, machine learning (ML), natural language processing, and computer science from a data science perspective.

Technology Transformation Services (TTS) position title: Data Engineer

Duties

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Key facts about this DHA notice

TTS is seeking to fill one PERMANENT appointment at the GS-15 level.This is a virtual/remote position.Duty station to be determined upon selection.Salary to be determined upon selection, depending on duty location.GS-12: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-15

Applied Data Science

Develops, administers, controls, coordinates, and executes assigned data science requirements, which requires technical expertise across the data life cycle (e.g., data collection, ingestion, storage, modeling, access, integration, analysis, and decision support). Uses analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured sources such as vulnerability scans, configuration scans, the results from manual and automated control testing, and system security plans and other cybersecurity data and documentation.

Customer Communications and Reporting 

Translates complex business logic, analytic findings, and data limitations into concise, plain language reports or other materials such as visualizations and dashboards.Designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling with data where appropriate. Collaborates with teammates, internal and external data consumers, and stakeholders in a reproducible and organized manner.

Cloud Data Security Support   

Supports emerging IT and IT cybersecurity initiatives including but not limited to cloud computing, DevSecOps (i.e., development, security, and operations), continuous integration and continuous delivery, vulnerability management, and safe integration of emerging technology, ensuring related data needs are appropriately accounted for in the program's strategy.Maintains current knowledge and skill in cloud security, web application security, network architecture, and application development to conduct data science functions within the context of program operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.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.

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The GS-15 salary range starts at $143,736 per year.

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.

All candidates for Data Scientist positions must meet one of the following basic qualification requirements:

Basic Requirement

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 above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants must demonstrate that they have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

Developing and deploying data products and visualizations using data science, statistical, and artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques to facilitate users data-driven decision making;Collaborating across roles and organizations to build strategic relationships, achieve common goals, and resolve sensitive issues;Performing continuous improvement of data products to meet current and evolving user needs by monitoring user feedback, performance, accuracy, and reliability; andDeveloping tooling, models, and visualizations using general-purpose programming languages (such as Python) and/or tools optimized for statistical and data analysis (such as R).

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.

Additional Information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

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

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.

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; andFostering 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; andDrives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.