Data Scientist, CG-1560-11/12

Summary This position is located in the Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, Policy and Community Analytics Section, in the Headquarters Office in Washington, DC of the FDIC and independently performs advanced and complex data analysis to support DCP’s policy and community affairs’ matters. The work impacts long-term data strategies and policy frameworks, and the results of analysis directly affect policy recommendations and may influence key decisions at the corporate level.  Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required.   Registration with the Selective Service. Employment Conditions. Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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). 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.  Additional qualifications information can be found here. Basic Requirements: 1. 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 - 2. 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. Grade Requirements: CG-11: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants may qualify at the CG-11 level by one of the following: 1. Experience: Applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 9 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience applying data science techniques, such as advanced statistical analysis, data visualization, and programming, to manage, analyze, and interpret complex datasets. - OR - 2. Education: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. - OR - 3. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate level education beyond a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree and specialized experience as described above that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.   CG-12: To qualify, in addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to solve data problems; developing data pipelines; managing large datasets; and presenting actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Education See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS. Additional information Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. Read more 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.