IT Specialist (Data Science)

Summary

Are you an IT professional interested in applying data science, AI, and emerging technologies to support biomedical research? Join NIDCR to develop and implement IT solutions for managing, integrating, analyzing, and visualizing complex data; evaluate data tools and technologies; and collaborate with scientists and IT professionals to improve data capabilities and advance research goals.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (Data Science), your duties will include: Develop and implement IT data science solutions for collecting, processing, storing, managing, and integrating complex data from diverse sources to support organizational and research requirements. Analyze large and complex data sets using statistical software, programming languages, and analytical methods to identify trends, evaluate information, and support data-driven decision-making. Develop and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, reporting tools, and other applications that enable users to explore, analyze, interpret, and communicate data. Evaluate and apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies to improve data management, analysis, automation, and IT solutions. Evaluate data management tools, applications, databases, cloud-based services, and other technologies to improve data integration, interoperability, quality, accessibility, and performance. Collaborate with scientists, researchers, IT specialists, data scientists and data driven professionals, and other stakeholders to identify requirements, address technical issues, and develop data and technology solutions that support research and organizational goals. Provide technical guidance and recommendations on data architecture, data governance, data science methods, analytical tools, and emerging technologies, and contribute to the development of data standards, strategies, and best practices. Qualifications

In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Science), GS-2210 position you must have: IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates all of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; and 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; and 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Science),GS-2210 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: collecting and generating data, including assisting with the design or use of surveys or other scientific instruments to collect data; curating and processing data, including performing quality checks on data sets and other information sources to identify and address data issues; preparing or supporting the dissemination of data; identifying and resolving routine data performance and management issues; storing and managing high-quality data from diverse sources for use by decision makers; and analyzing comprehensive data sets using statistical software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python) to meet established business or program requirements. In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Science),GS-2210 position at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: collecting, generating, curating, and processing data from diverse sources; designing surveys or other scientific instruments for data collection; evaluating data quality and resolving complex data performance or management issues; managing, integrating, and disseminating high-quality data to support organizational or stakeholder decision-making; and analyzing large, multidimensional, or complex data sets using statistical software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python) to derive findings and support business or program decision-making. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062893

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: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by the agency's Reemployment Priority List (RPL). RPL candidates will be rated, placed into one of the quality categories below, and referred to the hiring office, once veterans' preference is applied. Qualified Well Qualified Best Qualified Other Information

This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member. 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: Reasonable Accommodation Information. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).