Supervisory Data Analyst

Summary

The position is in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center (IC), Data Analytics Division and reports to the Chief Innovation Officer. This position serves as the Director of the Data Analytics Division. The incumbent formulates, shapes, and influences key policies relevant to data structure, data use, and data governance.

Duties

• Performs a full range of supervisory functions such planning, organizing, and assigning work, developing performance standards, and providing guidance and direction to staff.
• Identifies and resolves major cross-cutting strategic questions by employing current or new innovative data science tools such as machine learning, neural networks, and other forms of artificial intelligence.
• Directs teams in the alignment of data assets, including unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data, with RD strategies and program priorities to facilitate day-to-day data use by business and operational leaders across RD.
• Develops and maintains controls on data quality, interoperability and sources to effectively manage agency risk associated with the RD’s use of data and analytics.
• Coordinates the annual budget in conjunction with the Chief Innovation Officer.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. For the GS-15 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 or its non-federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience performing a full range of supervisory functions such planning, organizing, and assigning work, developing performance standards, and providing guidance and direction to staff relating to both work as well as administrative matters; identifies methods to improve production and promote team building; provides leadership in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program administration; employs current or new innovative data science tools such as machine learning, neural networks, and other forms of artificial intelligence; manages the intake process of analytic projects, measures value and prioritizes projects; oversees the planning, review, and implementation of data tools across the agency; standardizes the use and governance of data in support of the agency's overall administrative strategy; serves as source of advice on key data governance, data and statistics operations; communicates through verbal and written presentations utilizing Tableau dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets or white papers; and develops and maintains controls on data quality, interoperability and sources to effectively manage agency risk. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062957 Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP or RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.