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Data Scientist (Integrated Prevention)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Army Reserve G-1
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is with the United States Army Reserve Command, Army Reserve G-1, Services and Support Division, Integrated Prevention Advisory Group (I-PAG) located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
01/11/2024 to 01/22/2024
Salary
$90,744 to - $117,963 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
Fort Liberty, NC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 20%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the Government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
NCDE247489103670HW
Control number
770067200

Duties

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  • Serve as a senior Data Analyst for the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Integrated Prevention Program Initiatives with the mission to reduce or eliminate incidents of harmful behaviors through predictive analytics.
  • Lead development of process for data collection and analysis of prevention activities.
  • Conduct statistical analysis of enterprise-wide data from primary prevention initiatives.
  • Develop analytical plans to shape the organization’s data infrastructure, inclusive of data warehousing, reporting and analytics platforms.
  • Support the development of proposals and projects that align with primary prevention research and policy goals for data science research and analytic projects.
  • Participate with scientists and program managers both in various aspects of the study or survey design process.
  • Collaborate with statistical, data science, public health professionals in collection, linkage, processing, coding, classification, analysis of public health surveillance; research, admin data related to primary prevention program initiatives.
  • Summarize information from statistical analysis for wide dissemination and to facilitate information sharing.
  • Extract information, conduct analysis and develop reports or presentations using advanced analytical and visualization techniques.
  • Utilize analytics software, tools, emerging technology, various data sources to perform exploratory analyses on new/archival data sources to improve data reliability, efficiency, quality for analysis missions, organizational goals, future planning.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • The duties of this position may require the incumbent to work evenings, nights, holidays, and/or weekends to include modification in shifts and/or tour of duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

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.

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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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes working with large complex data sets and performing extensive analysis of volumes of analysis of volumes of data sufficient to design and deliver frameworks to facilitate data development lifecycle and design; applying broad areas of research, statistics, mathematics, modeling, data science, machine learning, and optimization, sufficient to serve as a consultant and technical advisor; and translating analyses into recommendations, and provide written report. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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 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 Medical Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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