Data Scientist-Emerging Markets

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Data at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a data science leader to advance the Commission's data strategies within the Enterprise Data Analytics section.

The role requires guiding data science projects, implementing automated workflows, and mentoring staff with expertise in statistical models, machine learning, big data, and cloud analytics platforms. Washington, DC area preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as described.
• Specialized experience leading data science projects and providing technical guidance.
• Experience with advanced statistical models, machine learning, big data technologies, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Experience mentoring staff and presenting complex findings to senior management.

Skills

Data science leadership

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Big data technologies

Cloud-based analytics

Mentoring staff

Presenting findings

Automation of workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

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 must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
• OR 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.
• CT-14: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Experience leading data science projects and providing technical guidance. AND Experience in advanced statistical models, machine learning, big data technologies, and cloud-based analytics platforms. AND Experience mentoring staff and presenting complex findings to senior management. AND Experience designing and implementing automated data science workflows and pipelines.