Data Scientist Job in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Vacancy No. QV-2025-0002 Department Federal Acquisition Service
Salary $103,409.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 13 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/20/2024 Close Date 11/25/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)


Summary

Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Policy and Compliance (OPC), Acquisition Evidence & Analysis Division, VIRTUAL 

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

Management may select at the GS-13 grade level or the GS-14 grade level. If selected at the GS-13 grade level there will be non-competitive promotion potential to target grade GS-14.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This public notice is issued under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.This means that we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice or any other source. About this DHA notice: -Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA. -For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

Duties

Duties at the GS-13

  • Works with teams to develop data products and definitions. Uses appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare
    data for analysis and clean imperfect data.  
  • Consults with stakeholders and customers also to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design for projects to evaluate program effectiveness; forecast future budget requirements; predict out-year product and service utilization metrics and target
    performance requirements.
  • Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language. Closely ties findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement and team objectives.

Duties at the GS-14

  • Serves as a senior expert Data Scientist with the responsibility for development, management, control, coordination, and
    execution of data analysis requirements for FAS, which requires technical expertise across the data life cycle (i.e.
    data collection, ingestion, storage, modeling, access, integration, analysis and decision support).
  • Leads teams to develop data products and definitions. Use appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data.
  • Ensures on-going consultation and instruction to functional area users on information systems, databases, and file accessing techniques, search strategies, processing and file assessing techniques, processing and space utilization efficiencies, database security procedures, backup and program recovery techniques, and testing techniques.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
  • Applicant must provide college transcript(s)

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 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.
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

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-13 salary range starts at $98,496  per year.  The GS-14 salary range starts at $116,393 per year.

Locality pay will be determined by the geographical location of the selection. 

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience: Organizing and moving large amounts of structured and unstructured data; conducting analyses using software and/or programming languages to explore data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions; and working with customers to create useful presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs.

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: Organizing and moving large amounts of structured and unstructured data; conducting complex analyses using software and/or programming languages to explore data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions; deriving meaning from big data to influence agency decision making; analyzing complex data elements and systems, data flows, dependencies, and relationships; translating complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language; developing and presenting findings using compelling qualitative and quantitative visualizations that influence key decisions and improve organizational outcomes.

In addition to the specialized experience, you must meet the following Basic Requirements:

Basic Requirements:

  1. 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
  2. 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. 

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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status
- This position is in the bargaining unit
Criminal History Inquiries - Not allowed before offer
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 history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation Not Paid

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

Promotion Policy

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

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

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.

Diversity

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 and telework
  • 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.

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

  • Expert in organizing and analyzing large amounts of structured and unstructured data sets using data analytical tools, to include experience locating, accessing, merging, cleaning, and standardizing data, and developing derived metrics.
  • Experience working with customers to create useful presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs. Able to effectively articulate the limitations of data findings.
  • Expert in creating and implementing data collection and analysis tools while utilizing programming languages and environments (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Scala, Java).
    Knowledge of the implementation and creation of machine learning-based tools or processes.
  • Skill in dealing diplomatically and tactfully with all levels of management and stakeholders as well as skill in collaborating across boundaries to build strategic business relationships to achieve common goals as well as to identify and resolve data quality issues and drive an organization towards better data practices.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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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.

GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

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.

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); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).

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. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

Ketoria McHenry
Phone
202-969-0631
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
ketoria.rice@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
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Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

  1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.  
  3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  4. 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.
  5. 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!


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