Data Scientist

U.S. Department of Defense; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) is seeking a data analytics professional to develop analytics, measures, and metrics that influence DoD decisions. The role focuses on data-driven insights and performance against service targets.

The incumbent works on-site in Columbus, OH, performing quantitative analyses and building models to support assigned programs, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and actionable recommendations for agency leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background or Security Investigation may be required; security levels vary by position.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Obtain/maintain Financial Management Certification.
• On-site, full-time work; regular telework not authorized.

Responsibilities

• Performs data analytics including development of analytics, measures, and metrics to influence agency decisions.
• Makes recommendations to improve predictive analytics, data sampling, and data warehousing processes.
• Identifies trends and correlations within large datasets to provide management with insights and recommendations.
• Develops mathematical and/or statistical models to support projects or programs.
• Utilizes quantitative analyses and operations research techniques as needed.

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in
finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Duties

• Performs data analytics functions to include the application development of analytics, measures, and metrics to help foster performance towards service targets, objectives and goals in order to influence agency business decisions.
• Makes recommendations on best practices to improve predictive analytics, data sampling, data warehousing processes, and other uses of advanced analytics and information technology.
• Identifies trends, correlations, and causations within large datasets to provide a synopsis of emerging trends, challenges, and recommendations for change.
• Develops mathematical, and/or statistical models for evaluation, identification, collection, and analysis of all data used to support assigned projects or program(s).
• Utilizes a variety of quantitative analyses, operations research tools and techniques, and other appropriate quantitative methodologies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time, regular telework is not authorized for this position.