DATA SCIENTIST

Summary

The purpose of this position to serve as a Data Scientist for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command, Requirements, Analysis, and Resources Directorate, Experimentation and Strategic Analysis. Position has a special emphasis in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualization, and AI/ML governance, plans, and policies. Click "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Responsible for applying scientific methods and skills to formulate and execute experiments, studies, and analyses based on integrated big data for NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions. - Conceives, develops, and employs descriptions of response to threats on the Homeland. Serves as one of the commands' experts on the employment of existing, and potential future response options to adversary threats to the homeland. - Serves as a command liaison for Joint Staff and other Department of Defense Initiatives. Supports the development and integration of activities within the Joint Staff and other Department of Defense initiatives, a principal source of resources and analyses crucial to NORAD and USNORTHCOM planning and operations. - Represents the command on defense-wide and intra-agency committees, study groups, and briefing teams.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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 above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience of DoD defense systems, dedicated sensor systems, and communications, command, and control system operating principles and employment techniques. Demonstrated skill in applying that knowledge to complex analytical and technical projects. Expertise in data science and analysis research techniques and concomitant ability to obtain information concerning subject studies to perform sound analyses. Skill in coordinating extensive projects in assigned areas of responsibility. Projects are characterized by high visibility, unusual urgency, or program criticality. Ability to design, build, and use very complex, sophisticated techniques to simulate real-world environments of many variables. NOTE: Your resume must support the response you select. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a broad range of data integration, data management, artificial intelligence, machine learning operations, and research techniques applicable to operations, resourcing, and information processes. 2. Knowledge of a broad range of quantitative techniques and methods to resolve the most difficult problems within the defense community and the skills to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts. 3. Ability to apply statistical analysis to develop, adapt, modify, and apply data integration and management activities to solve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions for management. 4. Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. 5. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques. Ability to design, build and use models and simulation techniques. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.