at U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribu in Scott AFB, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions and Cyber Security and related positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent will advise the SES Director as Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) on DoD Data, Analytics, and AI Adoption Strategy, and relevant national policies, guiding application to SDDC, JDPAC, USTRANSCOM, COCOM, and DoD missions. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of data science and advanced analytics capabilities to support key decisions and operations. Supervise and manage a multi-disciplinary team of data scientists, computer scientists, operations research analysts, engineers, and information systems specialists. Serve as the senior technical expert on data science methodologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization techniques. Prepare and present briefings to senior officials to obtain approval. Design and conduct complex research and developmental assessments using advanced scientific, statistical, and predictive techniques. Develop roadmaps, strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency in data sourcing and analytics application. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, including planning staffing needs, selecting candidates, and evaluating performance. Plan, organize, and execute strategic data analytic services to support DoD missions. Identify and address existing or potential areas of concern, trends, and comparable factors to enhance data program operations. Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training to maintain and improve job performance. Develop analytical and mathematical models for use in evaluation and testing sequences to solve problems and enhance performance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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 Requirement for Supervisory Data Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Designing and/or implementing complex statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and/or analytical tools to solve organizational problems; (2) Developing and/or implementing Federal regulations, policies, standards, and procedural guidance to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements ; (3) Designing and/or conducting complex research and developmental assessments using advanced scientific, statistical, and predictive techniques to solve high visibility critical issues; (4) Preparing detailed reports, documentation, and presentations for various audiences; and (5) Providing guidance to a team of data scientists, analysts, engineers, or staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 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(n) Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as “Key” and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.