Supervisory Data Scientist - Technology Transformation Service

Summary

This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information Technology Specialist positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority”. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice.

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.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-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 12/31/1959Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing dateDirect 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 requiredUndergo 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.

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 governmentRelocation incentive if you are a current federal employeeCredit 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; 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.