The job will close at 11:59p.m. EST on the date we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
The salary range reflects Washington, D.C. locality pay. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted for the specific duty location.
This position is located in the Division of Data Operations, Office of the Chief Data Officer
(OCDO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Summary
The job will close at 11:59p.m. EST on the date we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
The salary range reflects Washington, D.C. locality pay. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted for the specific duty location.
This position is located in the Division of Data Operations, Office of the Chief Data Officer
(OCDO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Current Federal employees serving under career or career-conditional competitive service appointments, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointment authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Serves as a senior Data Scientist for Division of Data Operations, in support of the Office of the Chief Data Officer, the DDO Director and respective colleagues. This position will create and oversee cloud-based pipelines that facilitate the building, training, and deployment of machine learning models. The incumbent is responsible for researching, assessing, evaluating, and realizing useful and valuable emerging technologies and techniques that can progress the analytic capabilities and offerings across OIG's Division of Data Operations. This position will enable data science work that requires the application of data mining techniques, model development, statistical analysis, predictive analytics, text analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, to support OIG's oversight of HHS programs through audits, evaluations, investigations and civil enforcement actions.
Provide Machine Learning operations (MLOps) and Data Engineering Leadership
Works closely with leadership to develop infrastructure tooling in the AWS-hosed integrated data platform (IDP) to enable reproducible and automated deployment of data models and data analyses. Develops standards and shared tooling for validating and monitoring data models.
Regularly collaborates with the data platform team to identify new opportunities and enhancements for the IDP. Regularly works with the data in the IDP and provides constructive, actionable feedback to the platform team in the form of well-groomed stories or epics. Mentors the platform team on how cloud infrastructure can best support a stable and repeatable MLOps pipeline.
Maintains expertise in developing scalable, reliable, cost-effective, and performant machine learning pipelines in a modern cloud architecture.
Build Organization Advanced Analytics Capacity
Supports OCDO in identifying internal training needs regarding available data science methods, assets, tools, and analytics approaches, and provides authoritative advice to enhance efficiency and productivity of OCDO staff through the application of machine learning best practices and techniques.
Works OCDO leadership and OIG component leadership and liaisons to create a plan to increase the advanced analytics, data science, and programming skills across the OIG analytics community. Identifies high-value 3rd party training resources towards this same goal. Promotes the use and understanding of advanced analytics across the organization. Produces white papers and other appropriate products that explore analytic topics of interest across the OIG.
Maintain and Expand Expertise
Keeps up to date with latest technology trends and data science methods through appropriate training, education, and research. Research emergent data analytics, knowledge management trends, and technology developments from government and industry, to develop recommendations for improvements to the Department's programs and OIG tools, techniques, practices and approaches. Continuously works to expand their own skills and knowledge at the frontiers of data science. Uses rigorous experimentation and rapid prototyping to develop new techniques and novel applications of trusted techniques to tough analytic problems. Establishes and maintains relationships with academic programs and other organizations dedicated to
advancing analytics and AI.
Support OCDO Analytic Initiatives
Leads or collaborates with appropriate staff in creating advanced analytic products, such as complex analyses and AI algorithms. Writes software to implement advanced algorithms as required in particular projects. Researches and develops statistical learning models for data analysis, advancing analytic methodologies, as well as collaborating with OIG customers and stakeholders to devise innovative analytic solutions. Reviews analytic results and methods produced by OIG analytics staff for applicability and correctness.
Works closely with the Director to optimize joint production, development and training efforts and project design. Ability to articulate and implement best practices for machine learning and AI with focus on automation, productization, reusability and modularity, across modern data tools. Responsible for identifying how to deliver an exceptional customer experience in the context of predictive analytics, prescriptive and descriptive analytics, and decision management driven and by informed OIG analytics.
Advise and represent OCDO
Provides expert guidance and advice to OCDO leadership on the most fruitful avenues of analytic inquiry and AI development. Assists OCDO leadership in crafting appropriate statements of work for analytics RFPs. Reviews contractor and vendor proposals to help CDO make the best choices in acquisition. Assists Data Operations in identifying and assessing software products to meet analytic needs. Represents OCDO in both internal and external presentations and meetings.
Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
One-year probationary period may be required.
Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.
Qualifications
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/29/2022
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a position education requirement, as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must be submitted with your application package. A list of completed courses or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must have a degree at least at the baccalaureate level in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a field directly related to the Data Scientist position; OR
Applicants must have a combination of education with courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above AND experience related to the Data Scientist position.
Minimum Requirements GS-14: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience creating and training predictive models using common open-source machine learning frameworks, such as Keras, Tensorflow, or comparable;
Experience developing and implementing automated pipelines for training and deploying models; and
Experience working with managed machine learning cloud services, such as AWS SageMaker.
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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
Additional information
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Your eligibility for consideration will be determined based upon a review of your application package. Your qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume, your responses to job specific self-assessment questions, and other application materials. Your resume will be evaluated by a Subject Matter Expert based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to provide a narrative response to the KSA's.
Data Management
Oral Communication
Organizational Performance Analysis
Requirements Analysis
Research
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions, or your score may be adjusted or lowered accordingly which may affect your overall final rating. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
Selections may be made for vacancies across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). By applying, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more HHS hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
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.
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
Documentation verifying each eligibility claimed.
Current/Former Federal Employees - Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained)
College Transcripts (unofficial)
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, and Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2022 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
If you are unable to apply online and have the required information, please call 1-478-744-2360 to start your Alternate Application. You will connected with a member of our staff who will initiate the Alternate Application process. More information on the Alternate Application process can be viewed at the following link: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist can be reached at (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
OIG Office of Management and Policy
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
Documentation verifying each eligibility claimed.
Current/Former Federal Employees - Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained)
College Transcripts (unofficial)
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, and Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2022 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
If you are unable to apply online and have the required information, please call 1-478-744-2360 to start your Alternate Application. You will connected with a member of our staff who will initiate the Alternate Application process. More information on the Alternate Application process can be viewed at the following link: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist can be reached at (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
OIG Office of Management and Policy
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
