DATA SCIENTIST

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency in Fort Meade, MD seeks a senior data science leader to drive mission-critical programs. Recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service, this role supports US Cyber Command and operates at the CES Senior level within the EIC/Entrprs Integr and Innov CTR.

The successful candidate will lead complex initiatives involving machine learning, AI, language processing, and large-scale data pipelines, ensuring cybersecurity/compliance across analytics

Qualifications

• Degree in math, stats, CS, data science or related field at bachelor level.
• Experience leading complex data science initiatives using ML/AI and language processing.
• Ability to design, automate, and maintain large-scale data pipelines with cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Statistical Modeling

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science or related field

Job description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA EIC/ENTRPRS INTEGR AND INNOV CTR. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

Degree: 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 in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience leading complex data science initiatives utilizing machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) , language processing, and statistical modeling; designing, automating, and maintaining large-scale data pipelines and ensuring that all data analytics infrastructures comply with cybersecurity and information security standards.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.