Data Scientist

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, located in Washington, DC, seeks a highly qualified professional at the GS-14 level within the Department of Homeland Security.

The position is housed in the Chief Financial Office and requires a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role involves planning ad-hoc studies for leadership, building tools to collect and analyze data, and

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable as described.
• Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts special studies to answer ad-hoc inquiries from leadership.
• Builds tools/apps to support the collection of data for further analysis.
• Participates in drafting data management and governance strategies.

Skills

Specialized studies

Data tools

Governance

Education

Bachelors in Math/CS/Data Science

Job description

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Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Office, in Washington, District of Columbia.

These are non-bargaining unit positions. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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.

IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE:

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Plans and conducts special studies to answer ad-hoc inquiries from leadership;
• Builds tools/apps to support the collection of data for further analysis;
• Participates in drafting data management and governance strategies.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non‑competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.