Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Data Scientist you will drive agency innovation and deliver expert business intelligence with respect to data governance, data visualization, data analysis and management capabilities, organizational capacity, and enterprise analytics infrastructure. Responsibilities Utilize tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, PowerBI, Python, Structured Query Language (SQL), SAS, Oracle, and machine learning methods. Identify methods to improve data reliability and efficiency using programming language and tools. Define deficiencies and recommend corrective action to data architecture. Apply critical thinking skills to mine and convey a wide variety of technical information to diverse audiences. Prepare visual products and reports to communicate technical results and proposed solutions. Collect and evaluate data within financial and programmatic areas affecting performance indicators and make recommendations for data collection improvements. Perform research, analysis, and model development projects on data requirements and architecture. Develop mathematical and/or statistical models for evaluation, identification, collection, and analysis in support of assigned projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 or GS-12 level: 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 Requirements GS-11 To qualify at the GS-11 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that demonstrates application of analytical, mathematical, and statistical theories, performing research to obtain, develop, and present facts and information on program operations and systems, knowledge of and utilization of data-mining techniques. GS-12 To qualify at the GS-12 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that demonstrates application of complex analytical, mathematical, and statistical theories, conducting research studies to obtain, develop, and present facts and information on program operations and systems, advanced knowledge of and utilization of data-mining techniques, and collaborating with others to solve underlying problems and find solutions to data needs. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 Relocation/Recruitment/Retention/Student Loan Repayment incentive(s) MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidate. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field 36 (Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (M&S)) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.