Department of the Treasury
Location
Huntsville, AL | United States
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Duties WHAT IS THE ONLINE SERVICES DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: OLS - USER EXPERIENCE SERVICES The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. 1. Participates as a Data Scientist in the advanced analytics projects undertaken; assisting in the interpretation requirements, conducting exploratory data analysis, assisting in the development or solution designs and other project artifacts, and performing tasks assigned for the effective delivery of data science and analytics. This includes participating in code reviews and assisting in the coordination of, and getting acceptance for, delivery item acceptance. The incumbent is responsible for clear verbal and written communications, assist in providing provide trainings on and outside the Team, and to be engaged as a Mentee as the Data Scientist on the Team. The incumbent will be responsible for constantly holding the picture of OLS and the IRS's drive for digital and cultural transformation to a customer-centric orientation with a data and analytics emphasis by improving the overall data and analytics environment while being pragmatic and agile and in synch with the needs of the business at all times. The incumbent will be assisting in data extraction, data loading, data transformation, data and analytics governance, and data cataloguing for better and reduced time to insights. The incumbent will attain high proficiency on our data science and analytics tools and platforms while strengthening standards and governance of each by participating in standards and governance activities. (Approx. 50%) 2. The Data Scientist applies their professional knowledge of computer science, mathematical, statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design and assist in the construction of new processes for analytical modeling, model interpretation, and/or assisting in the reporting of quantitative information, data trends, data relationships and data correlations among or within data. The Data Scientist is expected to be expert at the development of exploratory data analysis plans and be highly proficient at carrying out the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION SPD# 22388 Page 2 analysis with little or no supervision. The Data Scientist is also expected to have an advanced level of descriptive analysis skills to generate simple summaries and measures in analytics tools such as PowerBI. (Approx. 25%) 3. The Incumbent works with the Team Lead and Data Scientists and the business to define advanced analytics, M/L and AI project objectives, assist in the definition of measures, facts and dimensions of effectiveness and expected outcomes that create business value, and assist others on the Team in the identification and/or develop of innovative and effective novel analytics approaches and methodologies. The Data Scientist is expected to be able to assist in the application of advanced quantitative analysis. The Incumbent is expected to have basic proficiency in scripting and analytics tools and is required to assist in planning, development, test and production of analytics models, reporting and dashboarding. (Approx. 15%) 4. The Data Scientist participates as a hands-on team member for the advanced analytics projects undertaken, defining, coding, coordinating, evaluating, and analyzing model performance. The incumbent will assist Team members and carry out tasks based on an in-depth knowledge of data science techniques and methodologies such as machine learning, as well as other emerging analytical techniques. The incumbent will document the specific analytics approaches applied in project delivery; assist in the establishment and measurement and monitoring of success metrics to be used in satisfying business's requirements for project outcomes. The Data Scientist will help drive pragmatic approaches to solving business problems through data analysis, predictive modeling and machine learning techniques and be responsible for carrying out tasks as assigned. The Data Scientist will assist in the recommendation and documentation for data collection, integration, and retention requirements; and make assist in the recommendation and documentation of improvements to analytical methods and algorithms. (Approx. 10%)
Requiremennts Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at ( to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code
- 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
- 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES: A Bachelor's or higher 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 Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown 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: GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must include: Experience reporting, logistics and other activities that advance the efforts of the Team to provide better analytics and data science services and improve the satisfaction of analytics stakeholders. Experience in usage reporting of analytics reports and dashboards; logistics support and training reporting; analytics governance and data catalog support and reporting. Experience updating and refining an analytics roadmap. Experience with supporting advanced analytics and data science demonstrations. Experience coordinating and updating a data science knowledge base coordination. Experience coordinating data science and advanced analytics knowledge sharing and organizing the production and distribution of data analytics articles, presentations, and demonstration to include logistics planning for these events. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must include: Experience in usage reporting of analytics reports and dashboards; logistics support and training reporting; analytics governance and data catalog support and reporting. Experience with the continued update and refinement of a groups analytics roadmap. Experience with the promotion and coordination of advanced analytics and data science demonstrations and reporting on the results of such activities. Experience with coordinating a data science knowledge base coordination and maintain responsibility for its growth and improvement. Experience in coordination of data science and advanced analytics knowledge sharing working with and organizing the Data Scientists to produce and distribute articles, presentations and demos and managing the logistics and reporting on these activities. Experience working with other Team members to assist in the documentation of advanced analytic reports and dashboards, M/L and AI applied to projects, and to document the definition of measures, facts and dimensions of effectiveness. Experience in assisting in the basic application of advanced quantitative analysis with a basic proficiency in scripting and analytics tools and platforms. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must include: Participation in Data Scientist activities including projects related to advanced analytics involving exploratory data analysis, descriptive analytics, and predictive analytics using machine learning. Assisting in the interpretation of requirements, conducting exploratory data analysis, assisting in the development or solution designs and other project artifacts, and performing tasks assigned for the effective delivery of data science and analytics. Participation in code reviews and assisting in the coordination of, and getting acceptance for, delivery item acceptance. Assisting in data extraction, data loading, data transformation, data and analytics governance, and data cataloguing for better and reduced time to insights. Application of professional knowledge of computer science, mathematical, statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design, and assist in the construction of new processes for analytical modeling, model interpretation, and/or assisting in the reporting of quantitative information, data trends, data relationships and data correlations among or within data. Working under a Team Lead to define advanced analytics, M/L and AI project objectives, assist in the development of training data pipelines, and separately data modeling that leverages fact dimensional approaches and conformed dimensions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional Information Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.?????? Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? As an IRS employee, you will feel proud knowing you helped make America stronger while working at one of the world's biggest financial institutions. You will be part of an organization that collects over $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns annually. We are proud of how we apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. The IRS hires talented and dedicated individuals from many backgrounds, including accounting, business, finance, law enforcement and information technology. You will be challenged & supported on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, consider an IRS career. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
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