Supervisory Data Scientist Job

Vacancy No. IG-24-12548499-MST-DHA Department Office of Inspector General
Salary $93,907.00 to $122,077.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/1/2024 Close Date 10/15/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Huntsville, ALPhoenix, AZLong Beach, CAMission Viejo, CA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Mission Support Team, Data Analytics Team (DAT) and reports directly to the Director of Data Science. This position manages a team of data scientists that work with other technical and subject matter expert teams to apply data science techniques to produce defensive results that improve the impact of DoD OIG oversight mission activities.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • Manage staff in the research, planning, and execution of oversight projects, and administrative tasks and duties in support of direct reports which includes delegation, quality control, and critical feedback.
  • Ensure oversight standards are met and security protocols are followed by staff, along with regular updates and recommendations to the senior leaders on progress and courses of action.
  • Provide feedback on statistical/mathematical modeling decisions and interpretation.
  • Balance technical nuances across domains of data, math/stats, machine learning, and software to connect them to business context and value for DoD OIG oversight components.
  • Execution of special assignments from OIG and CIGIE Senior Leaders, working with the team to establish best practices for cooperation, and regular administrative tasks (approving training/performance reviews).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

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:

You must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of demonstrated experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as demonstrated experience managing or leading the development of major data engineering projects in a production environment.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

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

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at this grade level.

You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

ACCREDITATION: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are
acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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

Additional information

  • Incumbent will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.
  • You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
  • Recruitment Incentive maybe authorized at the discretion of the Hiring Official.
  • Relocation allowance maybe authorized.
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
  • PCS expenses will notbe paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. These positions are announced under DoD Direct Hire Authority (5 U.S.C. 9905 section 1109; PL, 116-92).
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300.)
  • Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: DOES NOT APPLY FOR DHA VACANCIES.
  • Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • General Schedule (GS) & Locality Pay Tables can be found at Salaries & Wages (opm.gov).

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.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12548499

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority or Department of Defense's Direct Hire Authority which is updated in the NDAA each budget cycle. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet or check out the Department of Defense's Direct Hire Authority here.

Criminal History Inquiries- 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 @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes the following required documents. Due to space limitations, please check the Additional Information section for more information on select required documents.

  • Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience should include your name and contact information in addition to the following for proper determination to be made: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments for each position, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. Missing relevant information could result in a Non-Qualification determination. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
  • Transcripts and/or Certifications: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts. All applicants to include current DoD OIG agency employees, must provide transcripts with their application and/or certifications in your resume.

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 provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact RASHEED BULLARD at (703) 604-8943 or Rasheed.Bullard@DODIG.Mil~ to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

RASHEED BULLARD
Address
DoD OIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
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Next steps

The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.


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