Data Analytics Office Lead (O-6 Billet) Supervisory Job in Washington DC, DC

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide administrative and operational oversight of analytical and reporting services, supporting agency-wide decision making through accurate and timely data products.

2. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team including data programmers, statisticians, data scientists, public health analysts, and project managers to deliver high-quality data analytics and support services.

3. Manage the day-to-day workflow of the analytics team to ensure timely execution of projects, recurring deliverables, and ad hoc data requests.
   

4. Oversee data standardization and data quality improvement initiatives to enhance consistency, accuracy, and trust in agency reporting.

5. Direct the migration of data into a centralized database environment, ensuring alignment with data governance and system integration priorities.

6. Develop and implement procedures, standards, and best practices to guide the team's approach to data collection, storage, and analysis, laying the foundation for consistent and efficient analytics operations.

7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and translate operational goals into data requirements, ensuring the delivery of timely, relevant, and actionable analytics that support performance improvement and informed decision-making.

8. Oversee the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports that track key operational metrics, support accountability, and inform continuous improvement efforts.

9. Lead the documentation and implementation of data definitions, dictionaries, and metadata to promote consistency and shared understanding across the agency.

10. Ensure that analytics operations adhere to agency data privacy, confidentiality, and security requirements in coordination with agency Information Technology partners and legal advisors.

11. Support the evaluation of program outcomes and operational trends by working with stakeholders to define data requirements, apply appropriate metrics, guide needs assessments, develop surveys, and support data-driven feedback to improve program performance.

12. Monitor workload distribution, prioritizes competing demands, and adjusts resources as needed to maintain efficient operations.

13. Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to identify data system needs, recommend enhancements to electronic health record systems and other information platforms, and support implementation of solutions that improve data access, usability, and reporting efficiency.

14. Supervise analytics staff by setting goals, providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented environment that supports professional development and high-quality analytical work.

15. Ensure that data products are validated for accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to dissemination, maintaining the integrity of analytical outputs and the credibility of the analytics team.

16. Contribute to strategic planning efforts by identifying how data and analytics can support agency priorities and performance goals, ensuring alignment with the mission of the unit and the broader agency; deliver reports, presentations, and briefings to support leadership decision-making and stakeholder communication.

17. Engage with external stakeholders, including federal partners, vendors, and contractors to align data priorities, share insights, and support coordinated analytics and reporting efforts.

18. Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge/experience with contracts.

2. Knowledge/experience with project or program management.

3. Knowledge of organizations and responsibilities of all levels of government operations for health information communication.

4. Knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information.

5. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements.

6. High degree of initiative, and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and programming issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
• ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.

The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/20/2025.

PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.

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Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.