Data Scientist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Data Scientist

Company: Federal government of the United States


Description: SummaryThe incumbent serves as a DATA SCIENTIST in the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Medical Disability Examination (MDEO) Office in Washington, DC. The incumbent will analyze data and trends associated with medical disability examinations associated with Veterans and their claims.Overview

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Open & closing dates11/08/2024 to 11/12/2024Salary$88,520 – $115,079 per yearThis is base pay. Locality pay will be dependent on location of selectee. Website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/Pay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Location Negotiable After SelectionRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCASK-12571973-25-MS (DHA)Control number818214300This job is open toClarification from the agencyALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.Duties

• Conduct regression analysis, statistical analysis, modeling, machine learning, Natural Language Processing, time series forecasting, exploratory data analysis and data visualization.
• Responsible for identifying the methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured datasets related to the data science lifecycle.
• Utilize visualization tools, such as Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), and Power BI.
• Analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of MDEO program operations in meeting business line or higher established goals and objectives.
• Analyze, evaluates, and supports reporting platform and reporting/analysis tools to continually mature the MDEO data and analyses.
• Work in established and emerging data science tools such as Toad, SAS, R, Python, PowerBI, Tableau, and cloud analytics platforms.
• Conduct data extraction by using computer programming without preset specifications.
• Support transition and migration of reporting platforms.
• Support continual improvements in data mining and automation in reports and dashboards.
• Develop code for new predictive or time series models that VBA will use to improve production and quality metrics.
• Perform assigned in-depth analyses of data and disseminate results of analysis in a manner appropriate to the audience.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 11/12/2024.Note: Applicants must meet both the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the Specialized Experience as stated below.Individual Occupational Requirement
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:GS-13: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal, state, local, or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Using SQL querying language (such as Oracle SQL, R, Python, PLSQL) to acquire data from relational databases for data science projects; 2) using data mining techniques to design and execute data science projects; 3) using data visualization tools (such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau) to create and manage graphs, tables, charts, etc., and end-user business intelligence; 4) preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets for exploration and evaluating data science centric models; AND 5) creating and querying different datastores and architectures (such as Sybase, Oracle, and open-source databases) to work with various types of data.There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level.Note: 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationEducation requirement’s are specifically for meeting the IOR
An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: .If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.Additional informationVirtual: Yes, this is a VIRTUAL position. The selectee must report to their local VBA Regional Office a number of times currently designated by VBA policy.Work Schedule: Flexible and Compressed Schedules availablePhysical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature, involving some walking, standing, sitting, bending, and the carrying of light items, such as paper, books, and computer printouts.Promotion Potential: This position is being recruited at the full performance level of this position GS-13.VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website which can be found at .Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee’s credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit at .This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Salary: $88520 – 115079 per year

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:51:55 GMT


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