Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior, and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent office providing independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
Summary
Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior, and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent office providing independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
The Office of Strategy, Data, and Innovation (SDI) is seeking a talented and experienced data scientist to join us as the Director of our Data Analytics Unit (DAU). SDI enables meaningful investigations, audits, and inspections by facilitating clear and confident strategic decision-making, amplifying and accelerating data and analytics efforts, and by helping foster a connected culture within DOI OIG.
As the Director of Data Analytics, you will direct the vision, strategy, and execution on leveraging data to strengthen the OIG's oversight of DOI programs and drive critical decision-making and operational excellence. You will lead the organization-wide data program to include managing the DAU, supporting data specialists throughout the DOI OIG, and enhancing staff data literacy.
Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise a team of skilled data analysts and scientists to generate data-driven insights and solutions across the OIG, including in support of audits, investigations, and management functions. Plan, assign, and review work; set priorities and milestones; and review work performance.
Serve as the authoritative source to guide the OIG use of data analytics for planning, decision-making, analysis, and reporting. Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data analytics, recommending and implementing new tools and methodologies as appropriate.
Develop and oversee data governance, policies, and standards; ensure quality, accuracy, and security of data assets; and manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of data models, algorithms, and analyses.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the OIG to identify opportunities for leveraging data to support audit and investigative work, solve complex business problems, and drive innovation.
Build and maintain relationships with outside data experts and counterparts in the DOI, other OIGs, and other organizations. Participate in data initiatives initiated by the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency.
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders through clear and compelling data visualizations, presentations, and reports.
Manage a data certification program for field staff to gain specialized data expertise within their teams. Build a curriculum to identify required skillsets to enhance data literacy among OIG staff.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service
Successful completion of a background investigation
Position is subject to initial and random drug testing
OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report is required
May be required to complete a one-year probationary period and one-year supervisory probationary period
Qualifications
All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly reflected in your résumé**
Experience Requirements:
One year (52 weeks) of experience equivalent to the GS-14 level performing ALL of the following:
Leading the vision, strategy, and execution of data science work to include overseeing work applying data science methods, principles, or tools such as modeling techniques, data visualization, statistical analysis, and data governance.
Planning, organizing, and leading team planning efforts that align work with organizational priorities that reflect the consensus of the organization to include consistently validating planning with key stakeholders to communicate progress and embrace new requirements.
Partnering with stakeholders and customers to identify needs and deliver value, and, as appropriate, identifiying approaches to pilot novel solutions to meet customers' latent and manifested needs, AND
Leading a team of experts in a technical field.
**Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your qualifications.
Education
This position has a Basic Education Requirement. Submission of unofficial or official transcripts is required with your application.
Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position (we will accept social and natural science degrees with statistical components such as sociology, criminology, political science, biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, immunology, genetics, ecology, etc.). The degree must be, at minimum, attained at the baccalaureate level.
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.
Additional information
A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
E-Verify: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility: Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be rated well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.
Additional selections may be made within 90 days from the closing date of this vacancy 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their possession of the following competencies:
Data Management and Data Science
Leadership and Management
Coalition Building
Customer Engagement
Under this Direct Hire announcement, applicants who meet the basic qualification and education requirements will be forwarded to the Hiring Manager for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under the Direct Hire procedures.
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 documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Résumé (required) - Your resume must sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the specialized experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section).**Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
Transcripts Verifying Basic Education Requirement (required) - You must submit unofficial or official transcripts verifying you meet the Basic Education Requirement. Ensure that the degree awarded and confer date are clearly stated on the transcript(s). If selected, official copies of such documentation will be required prior to entering on duty.
Foreign education equivalency documentation - Required if you have qualifying education completed outside of the United States.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility (if applicable) - Such as a RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action stating you were separated by RIF, or a letter from your agency documenting your priority consideration status.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process: STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Answer the eligibility and assessment questionnaires on-line through the automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your student eligibility for this job opportunity. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the automated application system prior to the closing date of this announcement.
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. However, you will not be able to make changes to questions related to assessing the minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
OFFICE OF STRATEGY, DATA, AND INNOVATION
1849 C Street, NW
Suite 3000
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Résumé (required) - Your resume must sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the specialized experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section).**Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
Transcripts Verifying Basic Education Requirement (required) - You must submit unofficial or official transcripts verifying you meet the Basic Education Requirement. Ensure that the degree awarded and confer date are clearly stated on the transcript(s). If selected, official copies of such documentation will be required prior to entering on duty.
Foreign education equivalency documentation - Required if you have qualifying education completed outside of the United States.
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility (if applicable) - Such as a RIF separation notice, certificate of expected separation, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action stating you were separated by RIF, or a letter from your agency documenting your priority consideration status.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process: STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Answer the eligibility and assessment questionnaires on-line through the automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your student eligibility for this job opportunity. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the automated application system prior to the closing date of this announcement.
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. However, you will not be able to make changes to questions related to assessing the minimum qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) mentioned in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. To make an allowed update to your application, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
OFFICE OF STRATEGY, DATA, AND INNOVATION
1849 C Street, NW
Suite 3000
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
