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Data Scientist


US Federal Aviation Administration


Location

Oklahoma City, OK | United States


Job description

Duties

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Through the use of sophisticated analytical data models, provides and consults with management on the development and execution of programs that improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency and/or meet strategic objectives. Provides direction to Data Analyst and other employees on work activities, serves as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/ activities. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of analytical and statistical methods and techniques to support the aviation system and aviation safety data.

Serves as a divisional Data Scientist, responsible for developing analytical methodologies for collecting data and compiling into visual tools or reports. Develops pre-decisional reports and presentations containing sensitive or PII for senior executives, leadership and managers at all levels; reveals data on organizational performance, which includes key performance indicators/metrics that target organizational improvement and represents data to reach meaningful conclusions to meet our safety goals. Serves and/or leads process improvement and/or project teams, and providing data to support organizational change to include methods that influence the use of resources, business processes, or other modes of operation that result in organizational and/or operational changes.

Responsible for the planning, design, development and application of data and statistical models and methodologies for analyzing components of the aviation system and aviation safety data using advanced technologies. Develops custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.

Collects, interprets and publishes data. Performs descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive data analyses including curve and distribution fitting, optimization, and directs/assists others with simulation modeling. Provides training related to the application of new analytic techniques to software. Interacts with other employees and Operations Research Analysts (ORA) to discuss and gain clarification of business processes, gather requirements, develop analysis methodologies, and coordinate ongoing iterative development of analytical products.

Develops and presents background material on proposed designs, procedures, concepts, optimization, and statistical models, and results. Communicates with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Explores relationships between variables, defines criteria, and directs ORAs in developing and testing hypotheses. Subjects' data to statistic and mathematical analyses, for example - regression. Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires. Provides policy guidance and instructions to others, both internally and externally. Identifies future needs and provides recommendations on advanced, innovative, or new techniques, methodologies, and processes.

Determines the appropriate amount of data necessary to support conclusions with specific levels of statistical confidence. Performs analyses to determine benefits and risks for projects and programs. Applies analytical approaches for systematic decision-making by management at all levels of the organization.

Independently plans time. Identifies, plans, and organizes available resources to accomplish projects/programs/ activities. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often requires the development of new approaches with data analysis for decision-making.

Works directly with executives, managers, and other leaders in preparation for meetings with key stakeholders.

Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Successful completion of a full four-year degree in 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

Alternative Requirements: Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in the paragraph above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Specialized Experience for J-Band: In addition to the basic/alternative qualification requirements identified above, all applicants must demonstrate one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FV-I or FG/GS-13). Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:

Applicants should include relevant examples (ex.) of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).



Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.


Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website:


Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.


This position has a minimum education requirement as specified in the Qualifications Required section. College/University transcript(s), or applicable documentation, described in the Qualifications Required section must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement to show the requirements are met; Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Please see Important Information Regarding Education under the Required Documents section.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.


The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.


The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.


This position is located in AIR-744. However, this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in any other of the AIR Division Offices. Duty station will determine locality pay.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamline the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills & Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. As an applicant, you are not required to provide a narrative answer in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative answer in the text box listed below each KSA, include info that provides specific ex. of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history ex. should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history & experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a HR Specialist as appropriate.

Security Requirement: This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk (5) background investigation (Tier 2) prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

This job is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan & info is available at

The FAA is an excepted service agency. Basic Federal employee benefits remain the same as other Federal agencies.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Regional AIR - ACE ANM ANE ASW.



Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

How You Will Be Evaluated

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






IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

If you are not a current FAA employee in the Data Scientist (1560 series) position, you MUST submit your college/university transcript by the closing date. Applicants must apply on-line. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Additional documents to supplement your application (i.e. transcripts, SF-50, veterans' documents) may be uploaded in USAJOBS or faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name and the announcement number on each of your faxed pages. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents. Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1560 series.


College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1560 series with the FAA.


College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1560 series.


If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.



All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.


If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.



Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Help

This job is open to

Individuals with disabilities

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Veterans

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all U.S. citizens and those that qualify under the listed special hiring authorities.


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