Summary
The Data Scientist develops and applies innovative analytical approaches to support data-driven policy and operational decisions. Data Scientists are technical experts that possess in-depth knowledge and experience in the domains of data engineering, computer programming, statistics, mathematical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques.
Duties
Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as principal technical specialist or as a project manager or team leader for large work activities. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge applicable to data engineering, computer programming, mathematical modeling and statistical theories/disciplines, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. Considers the objectives of the organization when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. The incumbent leads diverse and complex analytical studies by applying analytical methods to solve problems, identifying methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets related to the data science lifecycle, optimizes the use of data, and provides additional insight and evidence for decision-makers. The work of this position also involves the development of algorithms and/or tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings. The Data Scientist defines, organizes, assigns and allocates resources to accomplish large work activities to achieve the organizations objectives. Typical duties include the following: • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the business requirements and the expected outcome. • Identify and select relevant and credible data sources, and provide technical instructions to data analysts to collect, integrate, and mine data. • Create data architectures, including solving data problems with an emphasis on product development. • Write code in a statistical or computer programming language such as SQL, SAS, R or Python to aid in analysis. • Build ETL pipeline, which is a set of processes to extract data from one system, transform it and load it into various systems. • Provide guidance and leadership on methods, tools, and techniques. • Apply a variety of analytical approaches to solve mission focused policy, methodologies, and/or administrative problems in a fast-paced environment. • Conduct analysis in a programming or statistical software (e.g. R, Python); • Build statistical or simulation models. • Summarize and present results using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, and R). • Communicate findings and provide recommendations to policymakers and non-technical audiences. Contacts are internal and external. The Data Scientist is the project manager or team leader for large work activities. The incumbent works to resolve various kinds of issues related to data, whether it's working with an IT developer on creating and collecting data, or working with individuals, teams and management on data requests/projects and then building solutions that derive additional data or data-related solutions needed. The team environment includes working with other Data Scientists, as well as the customers who have data-related challenges that the Data Scientists is working to resolve. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
- Employee will report to FAA Facility.
- Veterans' preference will not apply.
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: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the FV-I, FG-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: - Experience analyzing and interpreting data using programming and statistical software. - Experience creating and managing databases in a SQL environment and documenting data structure and architecture. - Experience developing Application Program Interfaces (APIs). Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
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Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Required Documents
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application (e.g. SF-50 &/or veterans' documentation) you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1560 series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1560 series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1560 series. If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. Forms:- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
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
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, NS 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system at: https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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