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Data Scientist

Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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Summary

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.

Overview

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Job closed
Open date: 07/22/2024
Closed date: 08/06/2024
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$117,962 - $181,216 per year

Not applicable for detailees

Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Multiple
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Announcement number
24-12489221-DNI/NCTC/ITS
Control number
801081100

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Clarification from the agency

Internal to an Agency = Open to current permanent ODNI employees Federal Employees = This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. ODNI Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Applicants from federal agencies may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.

Duties

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Translate complex technical efforts for mission and, conversely, translate mission requirements into actionable problems.

Engage with customers to determine the nature of the problem, evaluate options, and offer recommendations for solution.

Acquire, process, and refined data sets from various sources; utilizing computer programming and/or data science capabilities, when necessary.

Identify and use standardized methodologies and analytic tools to address existing or potential intelligence problems and collections strategies; participate on teams to develop new technologies and applications, as needed.

Provide leadership and/or oversight to data science problems that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives.

Oversee the work of contract team members as required; monitor work activities to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

Exercise independent priorities and plan research and other projects; establish project goals.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.

OR

Must be a current permanent Federal employee
Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience translating complex, technical, scientific, or multi-disciplinary information into easily understood narratives for a diverse range of audiences.

Demonstrated ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions.

Extensive knowledge of appropriate analytic methods and methodological tools in one or more of the following areas: applied mathematics (e.g. probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences); computer programming (e.g. programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing); Visualization (e.g. GIS/geospatial analysis, telemetry analysis); Identity Intelligence (e.g., biometrics, entity extraction, networking, targeting).

Demonstrated experience leveraging multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions.

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically.

Strong ability to evaluate data drawing pertinent inferences from data trend analysis, and interpretation of such inferences in keeping with the requirements of officials responsible for planning or for making policy decisions.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative or technical field of study (e.g. statistics, mathematics, computer science, physical science, economics, Geographic Information Systems) or comparable coursework and training that demonstrates competency in the field.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Additional information

Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.

Other Information

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Diversity_WMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.



Office of the Director of National Intelligence

You can help protect the nation at ODNI by working in an environment that provides our nation's leaders with intelligence they require to make decisions and protect the nation. We are integral to forging partnerships and building trust between all 18 intelligence agencies from the Central Intelligence Agency to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Come be a part of the team that ensures our nation's leaders have the intelligence information they require to make the decisions necessary to keep the nation safe.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Team ODNI
Email
Vacancies@odni.gov
Address
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FRONT OFFICE
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US

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