Data Scientist

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

and

• 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.

Grade Determinations:

GS-09: Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience using software and/or programming languages, utilize diverse data software, and providing technical expertise aggregating, collating, and analyzing data from databases.
Or
2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

GS-11: Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized Experience is defined as providing technical expertise aggregating, collating, and analyzing data from databases, work with senior members in the collecting, optimizing, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating insights from data, and using appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis.
Or
Master's or equivalent graduate degree.

GS-12: Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level? Specialized Experience is defined as constructing data pipelines using complex tools and techniques to handle data at scale, use of diverse data science techniques to problem solve, translate complex concepts, findings, and limitations into language for various audiences, and collaboratively analyzing data, applying and explaining the statistical and mathematical principles used.
Or
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

References: OPM Qualifications Standard for Data Science Series, 1560

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-12.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and does not require any special physical effort.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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