Data Scientist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital, Human Capital Strategy & Systems Group, Division of Workforce Analytics & Accountability. As a Data Scientist, GS-1560-12, you will design, develop, and implement the analytical, statistical, and programming mechanisms necessary to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret unique and specialized human resources (HR) data sets. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides expert guidance on workforce and HR data reporting, independently collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting specialized HR data sets such as recruitment, staffing, retirement, and separations. Conducts data collection, manipulation/cleansing, and analysis; develops data visualizations; develops and tests hypotheses to generate reports and to develop compelling stories that convey statistical information to non-technical audiences. Serves as a resource to Federal and contractor staff on data science and may be called upon to assume responsibility for developing project planning, coordinating overall team efforts, and maintaining appropriate lines of communication. Acts periodically as a technical advisor with other CMS centers and offices on relevant workforce and HR data issues; responsive to inquiries from stakeholders and communicates findings and complex technical program information to various audiences. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov. One-year probationary period may be required. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-12, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Experience identifying and utilizing data management tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms) to extract, clean, integrate, and format datasets from multiple structured and unstructured sources; 2) Experience applying statistical methods and analytical models (e.g., regression analysis, trend analysis, forecasting techniques, or similar methodologies) to clean, validate, and analyze datasets from multiple sources; and 3) Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms) to develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly visual products (e.g., dashboards, charts, and graphs) that support analytical reports. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level. Combination of Experience and Education: There is no combination of experience and education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-12 grade level. 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. Education Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: 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. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12966320 Additional information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. Salary Range: Atlanta, GA - $94,654.00 - $ 123,052.00 Boston, MA - $101,375.00 - $131,790.00 Dallas, TX - $97,307.00 - $126,502.00 Denver, CO - $99,800.00 - $129,742.00 Kansas City, MO - $90,968.00 - $118,261.00 Philadelphia, PA - $98,630.00 - $128,221.00 Seattle, WA - $100,602.00 - $130,786.00 Woodlawn, MD - $102,415.00 - $133,142.00 Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.