Data Scientist - Federal Aviation Administration

Summary This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Service Center (SC) Business Intelligence Team. Serves as a Data Scientist on a cross-functional team responsible for conducting historical and predictive trend analysis, metrics development, integrated products and work activities that directly impact the tactical and strategic objectives of the service area (SA) organizational units that often have impact on the objectives of the FAA as a whole. Responsibilities Incumbent is responsible for performing multiple, varying and complex activities, including experience and comprehensive knowledge in scientific work and consultation in applying a wide range of statistical theories, techniques, and methods aided by statistical software analysis packages to gather, analyze, interpret, and report quantified information. Leads diverse and complex mathematical and statistical studies, the analysis of large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns to solve problems, optimize use of data, and provide additional insight and evidence for decision-makers. Assesses the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques. Applies statistical experience and comprehensive technical knowledge applicable to developing innovative approaches to complex and unique problems of data collection, aggregation and processing; data quality control and assurance; and data analysis and dissemination. As the principle technical data specialist, they will lead efforts to address issues in these areas where precedents do not exist; assess the effectiveness of these novel approaches; and generate new ideas to solve the important problems experienced across the breadth of services provided by the ATO Mission Support Services (AJV) Service Centers. Develops standardized work process recommendations, quality standards and guidance for internal programs. Conducts mathematical and statistical analysis using programming or statistical software to identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes. Builds statistical or simulation models and summarizes and presents results using data visualization tools. Communicates findings and provide guidance and instructions to policymakers and non-technical audiences. Applies data metrics and scientific methods to assess data configuration strategies to optimize data extraction, transformation and user access within the service centers to the greatest extent possible, applying governance and security standards to recommended solutions. The incumbent creates, explores, evaluates, and shares solutions for scientific, mathematical, and/or statistical problems, methods, conditions, and issues. Utilizing novel approaches and new ideas for applying statistical techniques will result in developing and validating complex data models to support in-depth analysis of data, illustrating, interpreting findings, evaluating the statistical limitations of available data, applying predictive and prescriptive features, and disseminating findings to a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the Service Center Directorate. Integrates a statistical data science program into an organization, prioritizing broadly defined assigned tasks and projects, establishing research and project goals, and offering and defending recommendations for resolution based on quantitative analysis. Develops simulations and modeling to solve mission focused policy and administrative problems. Combines computer science, modeling, statistics, analytics, and math skills to discover solutions to resolve organizational and operational problems and help management make objective decisions. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) who specializes in the development of new and innovative approaches and methodologies, techniques and process improvements, e.g. business acumen and analytics applying experience and expert knowledge. Responsible for evaluating the relationships between major program changes and status of organizations through partnership with SA analysts and SMEs to create actionable products that provide predictive and prescriptive analytics to enable informed management decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Successful completion of a full four-year degree in 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 Alternative Requirements: Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in the paragraph above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. Specialized Experience for J-Band: In addition to the basic/alternative qualification requirements identified above, all applicants must demonstrate one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (FV-I or FG/GS-13). Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Skilled in data mining, data transformation (ETL), data analysis, and predictive data modeling. Python coding language skills. Experience creating Machine Learning algorithms. Applicants should include relevant examples (ex.) of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. This position has a minimum education requirement as specified in the Qualifications Required section. College/University transcript(s), or applicable documentation, described in the Qualifications Required section must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement to show the requirements are met; Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Please see Important Information Regarding Education under the Required Documents section. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamline the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills & Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. As an applicant, you are not required to provide a narrative answer in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative answer in the text box listed below each KSA, include info that provides specific ex. of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history ex. should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history & experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a HR Specialist as appropriate. Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. This job is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan & info is available at https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits. This position is not eligible for remote work. The selectee will be required to report to the ANM regional office and is eligible for telework. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA