What are the responsibilities and job description for the DATA SCIENTIST position at U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command?
Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility / qualifications. About the Position : As a Data Scientist within CECOM G8's Command Financial Analysis Office (CFAO), responsible for performing financial analysis functions spanning the PPBE process to promote financial operations visibility and improve resource management performance. Responsibilities Serve as a Data Scientist in the HQ, Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management, G8 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Responsible for planning, conducting, and presenting complex financial systems analyses utilizing knowledge and application of computer science, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling / simulation, and / or other scientific principles. Develops and applies methods to identify, collect, clean, process, and analyze large volumes of data to build and enhance products, processes, and systems. Drive innovation and deliver expert business intelligence with respect to data governance, data visualization, data analysis and management capabilities, organizational capacity, and analytics infrastructure. Compiles and analyzes data to identify potential problems, trends, and benefits; and makes recommendations to improve program operations. Prepares papers, reports, and dashboards to provide managers or leadership with objectively based information derived from the use of advanced business models, mathematical, and statistical principles and theories. 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.? Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. 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. and Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes : 1) Formulating analytical / mathematical models to analyze financial data; 2) Planning and conducting, as project lead or member of a study team, relevant research, and analytical studies of Army problems to support critical operational problems and / or decisions; AND 3) Creating and presenting analytical reports for senior leadership. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (NH-02 / GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas : Data Analysis Financial Analysis Problem Solving Written Communication 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 : 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) Career Field 6 : Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (M&S) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
