Data Scientist (Data/AI Architect) (GS-13/15)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Economics & Analytics (OEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Duties

As Data / AI Architect, the incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and advisor, using data science principles to support policymakers as team lead on an interdisciplinary team of data scientists, economists, statisticians, and other technical staff working on enterprise data management and data governance. The Data Scientist has responsibility for (a) leading design and technical implementation of the enterprise data program, developing and documenting enterprise data architecture, standards, data models, data flows, and business intelligence, and supporting the development of enterprise data platforms; (b) providing Data Division leadership and other stakeholders in OEA and across the agency with data governance, data management, and artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) policy guidance; (c) developing and using business intelligence tools, including advanced AI / ML tools, to effectively analyze data, create tables and visualizations, and develop insights from complex datasets; (d) supporting the implementation of enterprise data management and data collections from planning through availability of finalized data; and (e) providing analytic and technical support to Bureaus and Offices in the analysis of data. The incumbent reports to Data Division managers and/or other OEA leadership on specific assignments, projects, and initiatives.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must meet all of the following criteria: education, specialized experience and the required competencies. Education-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 here plus additional education or appropriate experience. Transcripts must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If transcripts are not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. Specialized Experience GS-13 Candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Designing and supporting complex, organization-wide data management, data governance, and/or data presentation architecture, including enterprise data catalogues, data warehouses, data lakes, or other data platforms; 2. Developing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) tools to facilitate data discovery, enhance data analytics, and/or support data science programs with large, complex datasets; 3. Providing technical support in the use of advanced statistical, analytical, computational, or data science methods to identify trends, evaluate data quality, solve complex problems, and support organizational or policy decisions; 4. Advising stakeholders on complex data, analytical, technical, or program issues and translating technical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences; and 5. Providing data subject matter expertise as part of multidisciplinary teams and projects involving data scientists, analysts, information technology professionals, project managers, contractors, or other technical and professional staff. GS-14 Candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Designing and supporting complex, organization-wide data management, data governance, and/or data presentation architecture, including enterprise data catalogues, data warehouses, data lakes, or other data platforms; 2. Managing development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) tools to facilitate data discovery, enhance data analytics, and/or support data science programs with large, complex datasets; 3. Implementing data governance, data quality, validation, data management, or analytical standards and processes across organizational units; 4. Providing technical support in the use of advanced statistical, analytical, computational, or data science methods to identify trends, evaluate data quality, solve complex problems, and support organizational or policy decisions; 5. Advising stakeholders on complex data, analytical, technical, or program issues and translating technical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences; and 6. Providing data subject matter expertise as part of multidisciplinary teams and projects involving data scientists, analysts, information technology professionals, project managers, contractors, or other technical and professional staff. GS-15 Candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Designing and supporting complex, organization-wide data management, data governance, and/or data presentation architecture, including enterprise data catalogues, data warehouses, data lakes, or other data platforms; 2. Leading the design, development, implementation, or improvement of enterprise data platforms, large-scale data collections, analytical systems, dashboards, data models, or automated reporting solutions; 3. Managing development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) tools to facilitate data discovery, enhance data analytics, and/or support data science programs with large, complex datasets; 4. Implementing data governance, data quality, validation, data management, or analytical standards and processes across organizational units; 5. Providing technical leadership in the use of advanced statistical, analytical, computational, or data science methods to identify trends, evaluate data quality, solve complex problems, and support organizational or policy decisions; 6. Coordinating and supporting implementation of data architecture, data frameworks, and technological infrastructure supporting data collections and complex datasets, including those containing large-scale or nationwide geospatial data; 7. Advising stakeholders on complex data, analytical, technical, or program issues and translating technical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences; and 8. Providing data subject matter expertise as part of multidisciplinary teams and projects involving data scientists, analysts, information technology professionals, project managers, contractors, or other technical and professional staff. GS-13/14/15 COMPETENCIES Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if you meet the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Ability to apply advanced data science, statistical, computational, geospatial, and analytical methods to large, complex, structured, and unstructured datasets to identify patterns, evaluate data quality, solve complex problems, and develop reliable findings that support organizational and policy decisions. Skill supporting complex data programs, projects, and multidisciplinary teams involving data scientists, analysts, IT professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders. Ability to effectively establish priorities, allocate resources, resolve technical and programmatic problems, evaluate results, and ensure successful completion of major organizational initiatives. Ability to communicate complex data management, data governance, data science, and other analytical and technical information clearly to managers, policymakers, attorneys, technical specialists, regulated entities, and other stakeholders; and in so doing, provide authoritative advice and recommendations that translate complex governance and analytical findings into understandable information supporting senior-level decision-making. If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration.

Requirements

Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.

Key requirements

US Citizenship. Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position. Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria. Education-Transcripts Required

Education

Any/all educational requirements (if applicable) are listed and outlined within the "Qualifications" section.

How you will be evaluated

As this position is being advertised under DEU and Merit Promotion hiring procedures, applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position using the hiring procedures outlined below. Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants have the option of answering the following four short, free-response essay questions. 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Applicants will be required to certify that they are using their own words, and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

How to apply

To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=FC00&k=Federal%20Communications%20Commission As outlined in the "Required Documents Details" section of the announcement, resumes must meet be no longer than two pages in length and must meet the resume formatting requirements. Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Apply Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at fedhirehelp@applygovernment.com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Apply Government Solutions Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question. The Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) are programs designed to afford selection priority to well-qualified Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, you must be a current FCC employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF). To be eligible for consideration under ICTAP, you must be one of the following: Be a displaced Federal employee and have a current duty station within the local commuting area of this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation such as a RIF separation notice, a letter from OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration status with your application package. The following categories of candidates are considered displaced Employees: • Current or former career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employees who: 1. Received a specific RIF separation notice; or 2. Separated because of a compensable injury, whose compensation has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to place; or 3. Retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been or is being terminated; or 4. Upon receipt of a RIF separation notice retired on the effective date of the RIF and submits a Standard Form 50 that indicates "Retirement in lieu of RIF", or 5. Retired under the discontinued service retirement option, or 6. Was separated because he/she declined a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area. • Former Military Reserve or National Guard Technicians who are receiving a special Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement annuity under section 337 (h) or 8456 of title 5 United States Code. • Be applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from which you have been separated. The position must not have a greater promotion potential than the position from which you were separated. • Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent. This must be submitted with your application package. (This requirement does not apply to candidates who are eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement. • Occupy or be displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the position for which you are requesting priority consideration. NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.

Other information

EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.