Clarification from the agency

This position is open to DOT-OIG employees only.

As the Director of Data Analytics, you will direct the vision, strategy, and execution on leveraging data to strengthen the OIG's oversight of DOT programs and drive critical decision-making and operational excellence. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of skilled data analysts and economists to generate data-driven insights and solutions across the OIG, including in support of audits, investigations, and management functions. Plan, assign, and review work; set priorities and milestones; and review work performance.
• Serve as the authoritative source to guide the OIG's use of data analytics for planning, decision-making, analysis, and reporting. Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data analytics, recommending and implementing new tools and methodologies as appropriate.
• Develop and oversee data governance, policies, and standards; ensure quality, accuracy, and security of data assets; and manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of data models, algorithms, and analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the OIG to identify opportunities for leveraging data to support audit and investigative work, solve complex business problems, and drive innovation.
• Build and maintain relationships with outside data experts and counterparts in the DOT, other OIGs, and other organizations. Participate in data initiatives initiated by the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders through clear and compelling data visualizations, presentations, and reports.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizen
• Random drug testing is required.
• You must meet the specialized experience to qualify
• Successful completion of a background security investigation
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males Born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT/PRE-APPOINTMENT DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it’s still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.
• TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. 

Qualifications

Candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal service. Non-government experience should be of similar complexity.

Examples of specialized experience includes:

1. Leading the vision, strategy, and execution of data science work. Oversee work applying data science methods, principles, or tools such as modeling techniques, data visualization, statistical analysis, and data governance.
2. Planning, organizing, and leading team planning efforts that align work with organizational priorities that reflect the consensus of the organization. Consistently validate planning with key stakeholders to communicate progress and embrace new requirements.
3. Partnering with stakeholders and customers to identify needs and deliver value. As appropriate, identifies approaches to pilot novel solutions to meet customers' latent and manifested needs, AND
4. Leading a team of experts in a technical field.

Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies:

• Data Analytics & Technical Competence
• Data Governance & Quality Management
• Strategic Leadership, Program & Workforce Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building
• Technology & Innovation

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants: Your application will be reviewed in two phases to determine how you move forward in the hiring process.

Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

Federal employees must meet Time-In-Grade (TIG) requirements for merit promotion consideration.  TIG is the 52-week requirement Federal employees in competitive service, General Schedule (GS) positions at GS-5 and above must serve before they are eligible for promotion to the next grade level. TIG requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Résumé (required) -

Your resume must sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the specialized experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section).**Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.

For additional information see:

• What to include in your resume
• Resume Writing

Transcripts Verifying Basic Education Requirement (required) - You must submit unofficial or official transcripts verifying you meet the Basic Education Requirement. Ensure that the degree awarded and confer date are clearly stated on the transcript(s).

Merit Promotion - All current Federal employees must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, current grade level and full performance level of the position held.  All reinstatement eligibles/former Federal employees must submit a SF-50 documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, grade level and full performance level of the position.  

Non-competitive eligibles - must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., SF-50 documenting the full performance level of a position held on a permanent basis).

DD-214 and/or Vet Letter/SF-15 - To receive consideration including veteran's preference points, all veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 (copy Member #4). If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit your SF-15 (revised 12/04) and Vet letter. The form is available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp. If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation.

VEOA - Preference Eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). All veterans applying under the VEOA authority must submit a copy of their DD-214 (copy Member #4). If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation.

SCHEDULE A - To receive consideration for Schedule A appointment, you must submit your certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs that you are likely to succeed in the performance of the position.

CTAP/ICTAP - If you are eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or a specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position to include any selective factors; meet the definition of best qualified (GOLD Category); and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays). The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).

NOTE: If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.

Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation listed above, in addition to their resumes, will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement.

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