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The mission of the OIG Office of Investigations is to manage a nationwide program to prevent, detect, and investigate illegal or improper activities involving GSA programs, operations, and personnel.
Location of position:
This vacancy may be filled in one of the following office locations:
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Kansas City, MO
Lakewood, CO
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
11/02/2023 to 11/15/2023
$84,025 - $145,617 per year
GS 12 - 13
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - This position may require occasional travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13 - The full performance level of this position is GS-13.
No
No
JI-2024-G-02 DHA
758680800
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates and/or critical hiring needs. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
As a Data Scientist with the GSA OIG Office of Investigations, you will make use of scientific methodology, processes, algorithms, and systems to collect, analyze, evaluate, and maintain data to yield actionable information; develop data mining and predictive analytics tools to identify indicators of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement; and to support OIG investigations using data analytics, link analysis, and data mining. Some of the responsibilities of this position may include the following duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Starting Pay for all locations will be dependent upon the associated GS-Locality Pay Table for that area. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS DATA SCIENTISTS: All candidates for Data Scientists must meet one of the following basic requirements.
A. 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
B. 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.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-12 LEVEL:
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience generating, gathering, and compiling data from a variety of business data systems (ex. Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, Neo4J) in order to provide information to management on improving the effectiveness of business/program operations, processes, projects and/or systems; gathering data information from multiple sources using analytical techniques; and presenting data that visually communicates to users important aspects of the data to optimize the flow of information to support key business functions. Such experience must include use of Standard Query Language (SQL) and Microsoft Power BI. In addition, experience also includes organizing and analyzing large structured and unstructured data sets using data analytical tools, to include locating, accessing, merging, cleaning, and standardizing data, and developing derived metrics; creating and implementing data collection and analysis tools utilizing programming languages and environments (e.g., R, Python).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-13 LEVEL:
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is technical data analytics expertise in working with teams to develop data-driven solutions, products and definitions that address program and business challenges. This experience must include: Gathering and compiling data from a variety of business data systems; Consulting with diverse stakeholders and using analysis tools to design and implement data analyses; Using appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data; Translating data analyses into meaningful, easily understood communications; Conducting observational analyses using software and/or programming languages including R, Python, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions; Developing automated data solutions (including dashboards and visualizations); and Providing input to management for decisions on an organization's enterprise data environment and/or data management practices.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Certain selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees might be given new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority (ICTAP/CTAP). Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position and will be determined, based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, dates of employment and duties performed. For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: You must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
Thank you for your interest in working for the GSA Office of Inspector General!
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