Statistician (Data Scientist)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 64.000 - 137.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of the Interior | ONRR seeks a Statistician (Data Scientist) to lead research on risk and noncompliance, develop metrics, and advance analytic models.

You will conduct descriptive, inferential, and predictive analyses using R or Python and present findings with Oracle Analytics Cloud or Power BI to stakeholders. Responsibilities include translating complex results into clear insights aligned to the agency mission, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting audit and

Qualifikationen

• Experience with descriptive, inferential and predictive statistics.
• Ability to translate analyses into clear, actionable insights.
• Familiarity with audit/compliance analytics in a government context is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Oversee research and analysis on risk and noncompliance to generate audit cases.
• Develop metrics, models, and algorithms to measure risk and inform decisions.
• Conduct analyses using R or Python and present findings with data visualizations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on analytic needs and translate results for the agency mission.

Kenntnisse

R

Python

Data Visualization

Tools

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This position is part of the DOI, ONRR, Deputy Director, Research & Analytics, Analytics & Compliance Planning. You must be able to report to one of the advertised duty stations. The position(s) may be filled in the following locations: Dallas, TX - $81,186 - $150,426 Lakewood, CO -$83,265 - $154,280 Houston, TX - $86,123 - $159,575 Oklahoma City, OK - $74,678 - $138,370 Tulsa, OK - $74,678 - $138,370 The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Statistician (Data Scientist).

Major Duties

Serves as a Statistician (Data Scientist) within Analytics and Compliance Planning (ACP) and oversees and directs research and analysis on risk and likelihood of payment and reporting noncompliance to generate compliance and audit cases. Develops new metrics, models, and algorithms for measuring risk; reviews past methods; coordinates with agency stakeholders on the analytic needs of ONRR's audit/compliance community; and continually improves risk models and measurement. Conducts descriptive, inferential, and predictive statistical analyses using languages such as R or Python to explore data, test hypotheses, interpret output, and implement model training and prediction to inform decisions. Uses data visualization software such as in Oracle Analytics Cloud or Power BI (experience with other tools such as Tableau is also applicable) to explore data and present polished graphical representations of findings to stakeholders. Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language, closely tying findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement, and team objectives.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and any applicable assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be evaluated for this job based on: The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement and the competencies listed. The result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Analytical Thinking Attention To Detail Customer Service Decision Making Decisiveness Financial & Statistical Data Analysis Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Oral Communication Problem Solving Resilience Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competency - Data Management Written Communication Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process. Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

What to Expect Next

If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the "How to Apply" section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

Required Documents

• 1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• 2. Transcripts: This position has an education requirement, you MUST furnish a legible copy of your college transcript(s) listing all college courses completed, course descriptions where course content is not inherent from title, credit hours received for each course, major(s), degree(s) awarded and grade point average or class ranking. If selected for this position, you will be required to furnish an ORIGINAL transcript prior to being appointed.
• 3. SF-50 or DD-214 Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible.
• 4. Due Weight Consideration: Performance Appraisal List of Awards over last five years
• 5. Other supporting documents: SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Cover letter, optional Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed. Do not upload documents with sensitive information. It is your responsibility to redact sensitive information of the documents you are uploading. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Other Information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a RA for Online Assessments. Telework Suitability: The Office of Natural Resources Revenue has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval, and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. In addition, DOI (Office of the Secretary) and Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) employees are further restricted concerning their holdings of Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in corporations engaged in mining activities on Federal lands (e.g., oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). Please refer to the following webpage for Ethics information: https://www.doi.gov/ethics ONRR requires the highest level of integrity. Employees must be totally objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g., work related interactions with friends, family members or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: 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 http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.