Job Summary

This position is in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Sales, Marketing and Logistics Group. The purpose of the position is to serve as a Data Scientist, providing professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific principles, methods, and techniques.

Job Description

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) basic requirement and qualifications for series 1560 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information. Basic Requirement: 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. AND Qualifications: GS-7 Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-05. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducts data analytics to assess logistics data requirements; Provide data that support and improve an agencies supply chain; Communicates statistical modeling results. OR Has one year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. GS-9 Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-07. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducts data analytics to assess logistics data requirements and establishes data architecture, Provide data that support and improve an agencies supply chain; Communicates statistical modeling results. OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree GS-11 Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-09. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducts data analytics to assess logistics data requirements and establishes data architecture, Recommend changes that support and improve an agencies supply chain; Communicates statistical modeling results as measures of the business's impact. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree GS-12 Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-11. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of Specialized experience include: Conducts data analytics to assess logistics data requirements, establishes data architecture, Develops long-range strategy and plans that support and improve an agencies supply chain; Communicates statistical modeling results as measures of the business's impact. GS-13 Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-12. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducts data analytics to assess logistics data requirements, establishes data architecture, identifies shortfalls and gaps, troubleshoots data issues, and recommends ways to mitigate risk; Develops long-range strategy and plans that support and improve an agencies supply chain; Communicates statistical modeling results as measures of the business's impact. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Analytical and Evaluative Methods and Techniques Communication Data Analysis and Decision Making Minimum Qualifications- GS 9 Minimum Qualifications GS-07 (Two-Grade Interval) Minimum Qualifications GS-11 Minimum Qualifications GS-12 Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment. Obligated Position: No Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No