Data Scientist - Fort Shafter, United States - U.S. Army, Pacific

Description

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service


About the Position:

This position is located on Fort Shafter, Hawaii, which is near the Historical Palm Circle on the island of Oahu.

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and Responsibilities Serves as the Senior Data Scientist for the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Chief Data Office (CDO). Responsible for the development, management, control, coordination, and execution of data acquisition requirements for USARPAC. Construct data pipelines using complex tools and techniques to handle data at scale. Responsible for employing statistical methodologies to fuse data sources derived from requirements and systems. Develop data set processes and uses programming language and tools to identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality for missions, goals, and future planning. Plan and conduct relevant research and analytical studies of Army problems to support critical operational problems and/or decisions. Supervise a group of employees engaged in USARPAC's Data Analytics program.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Data Scientist:
A


Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in mathematics, statistics, computer 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 B.


Combination of Education and Experience:

Must include courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

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 which includes performing complex analytical, mathematical, and statistical research to identify options for implementing data driven solutions; evaluating performance of decision systems, models, and tools; and performing extensive analysis of data utilizing macros and pivot tables.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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 aloneno 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.


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d.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) Science, Engineering, and Analysis 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.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention incentives may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.