Data Scientist-Emerging Markets

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Data, Enterprise Data Analytics section, seeks a data science professional to lead advanced analytics initiatives.

You will guide data science projects, design models, and collaborate with senior management to translate findings into policy and program improvements. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus proven experience with statistical modeling,

Qualifications

• Leading data science projects and providing technical guidance.
• Experience with advanced statistical models, machine learning, big data technologies, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Mentoring staff and presenting complex findings to senior management.
• Designing and implementing automated data science workflows and pipelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science

Combination of education and experience (30 semester hours)

Job description

The Division of Data (DoD or Division) serves as the leading authority on developing, implementing, and operating the Commission’s data strategies.The Division is comprised of the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) and the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) section. This position is in the EDA section.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To be considered for this position, you must have either:1. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree mut be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.2. 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 meeting the specialized experience below you must meet the basic requirement above to qualify for this position.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

CT-13: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience:

1. Experience leading data science projects and providing technical guidance.AND
2. Experience in advanced statistical models, machine learning, big data technologies, and cloud-based analytics platforms.AND
3. Experience mentoring staff and presenting complex findings to senior management.AND
4. Experience designing and implementing automated data science workflows and pipelines.