STATISTICIAN (DATA SCIENTIST) Job

Vacancy No. ONRR-25-DH-12668401JT Department Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Salary $88,621.00 to $157,966.00 Grade 12 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/15/2025 Close Date 1/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Lakewood, COWashington, DCOklahoma City, OKTulsa, OK


Summary

This vacancy is being filled through the OPM's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements will be sent to the selecting official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications and veteran's preference does not apply.

You must be able to report to 1 of the advertised duty stations. Position(s) may be filled in the following locations: Washington D.C.,
Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Lakewood, CO, Oklahoma City, OK, Tulsa, OK

Duties

  • Serves as a Statistician (Data Scientist) within Analytics and Compliance Planning (ACP) and oversees and directs research and analysis on risk and likelihood of payment and reporting noncompliance to generate compliance and audit cases.
  • Develops new metrics, models, and algorithms for measuring risk, reviews past methods, coordinates with agency stakeholders on the analytic needs of ONRR's audit/compliance community, and continually improves risk models and measurement.
  • Conducts inferential and predictive statistical analyses to explore data, test hypotheses, interpret statistical output, visualize data, and inform decisions.
  • Leverages expertise in a programming language such as R, Python, or SAS to enable advanced analyses and implement model training and prediction.
  • Uses experience with data visualization software such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau to explore data and present polished graphical representations of findings to project stakeholders.
  • Creates and updates analytical process flows in software such as Alteryx or SAS to empower other users across ONRR to use the tools, models, and predictions created by ACP.
  • 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.
  • Conducts research of academic papers, peer-reviewed publications, industry journals, technical reports, and other literature to gather comprehensive and relevant information that supports organizational objectives and decision-making processes.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

Qualifications

All applicants for this position must possess one of the following basic requirements:

A. Degree: that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing. OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.

(NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE LEGIBLE TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING COMPLETED COURSEWORK AND DEGREE(S) AWARDED AS VERIFICATION OF YOUR EDUCATION).

In addition to meeting the basic eligibility requirements, applicants must have the following specialized experience.

At the GS-12 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: 1) Research and apply statistical and/or mathematical techniques and accurately interpret results; 2) provide support in developing statistical and/or mathematical risk models and analytical and algorithmic methods that test hypotheses and refine models; 3) meet with management or employees to interpret, explain and document methods, and results as they relate to statistics, risk and analytical models; 4) deliver training or provide guidance to peers and other employees for techniques and best practices in interpreting results from a statistical and/or mathematical risk model.

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: 1) Develop or revise an agency or organization's statistical or mathematical models and complex algorithms related to financial, economic, or actuarial risk; 2) develop procedures for statistical model data integration, query authoring, manipulation, and output related to financial, economic, or actuarial risk; 3) develop, review, and enhance an agency or organization's financial, economic, or actuarial risk models and analytical methods to test hypotheses and refine models; 4) lead and conduct meetings with stakeholders or technical representatives to interpret, explain and document methods, results, and interpretations as they relate to statistics, risk and analytical models; 5) develop and deliver training or provide guidance to peers and other audiences on conducting and interpreting results from statistical or mathematical models and complex algorithms related to financial, economic, or actuarial risk.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document.

Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

Telework Eligibility:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

This position is part of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), located in one of the following locations: Washington D.C.; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Lakewood, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK. You must be able to report to one of these advertised duty locations in order to be eligible for this job opportunity. One position will be filled in one of the following locations:

Dallas, TX $96,343 - $148,937
Houston, TX $102,203 - $157,996
Lakewood, CO $98,811 - $152,753
Oklahoma City, OK $88,621 - $137,000
Tulsa, OK $88,621 - $137,000
Washington DC $101,401 - $156,755

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the Office of Natural Resources Revenue.

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrantConfidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. In addition, DOI (Office of the Secretary) and Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) employees are further restricted concerning their holdings of Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in corporations engaged in mining activities on Federal lands (e.g., oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). Please refer to the following webpage for Ethics information: https://www.doi.gov/ethics ONRR requires the highest level of integrity. Employees must be totally objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g., work related interactions with friends, family members or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

The Agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

Benefits

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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.

Applicants who "self-certify" that they meet the minimum qualification standards, and other eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement may be referred to the selecting official who may conduct their own assessment for further consideration and interviews.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Financial and Statistical Data Analysis - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis and/or statistics of data, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative/qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data.
2. Data Management - Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data disposal, and data standardization processes.
3. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
4. Analytical Thinking - Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that, in turn, clearly identify the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches that are relevant to the decision-making process.
5. Written Communication - Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
6. Oral Communication - Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
7. Self-Management - Sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
8. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

The selectee's eligibility will be verified prior to extending a tentative job offer. After making a tentative job offer, all pre-employment and suitability requirements will be conducted prior to a final job offer. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.

Veteran's Preference:
Veterans' Preference does not apply to Direct-Hire recruitment procedures. Applicants eligible for veteran preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g. DD Form 214, SF-15 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. College transcript(s) - This position has an education requirement, you MUST furnish a legible copy of your college transcript(s) listing all college courses completed, course descriptions where course content is not inherent from title, credit hours received for each course, major(s), degree(s) awarded and grade point average or class ranking. If selected for this position, you will be required to furnish an ORIGINAL transcript prior to being appointed.

Other supporting documents:

  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible
  • Cover Letter, optional
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration or when the announcement reaches 50 applicants.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12668401
If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

Agency contact information

Brandon Salazar
Address
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
US
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Next steps

For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

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