Data Analyst

Summary

As a Data Analyst, you will serve as a senior Program Analyst with specific technical expertise in data analytics. Location of position: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Consults with stakeholders and customers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design. Conducts observational analyses using software and/or programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language. Researches and designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling where appropriate. Provides technical advice to the Division Director in the collecting, analyzing, interpreting and communicating insights from data. Provides technical recommendations in the development, implementation, and oversight of new technologies, as well as in the modernization of existing services. Accesses, merges, cleans, standardizes, and develops derived metrics on multiple structured datasets; has familiarity with appropriate software and automation tools. Serves as a resource and leader to Federal and contractor staff on implementing, managing, tracking and evaluating large scale and extremely complex data analysis projects and their associated requirements and risks. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that must include all four of the following: Leading or independently conducting data analytics projects involving large, complex, or disparate datasets to support program, business, operational, or strategic decision-making; Using data analytics tools, query or scripting languages, business intelligence platforms, statistical software, or cloud-based data environments to access, manipulate, validate, analyze, automate, or visualize data; Translating analytical findings, assumptions, limitations, trends, and recommendations into reports, dashboards, visualizations, briefings, or other decision-support products for management, technical, or non-technical stakeholders; and Providing technical guidance or project leadership to cross-functional teams, stakeholders, analysts, contractors, or program staff on data quality, reporting, automation, business intelligence, analytics modernization, or data-driven process improvement initiatives.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Skill in applying quantitative, qualitative, statistical, and exploratory analytical methods sufficient to evaluate complex datasets, develop analytical approaches, assess limitations, and produce evidence-based recommendations. Ability to communicate analytical findings, assumptions, limitations, and recommendations through written products, briefings, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations sufficient to support decision-making by technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and technical specialists on data analytics issues sufficient to evaluate analytical approaches, identify data quality or system improvement needs, and influence organizational analytics practices or programs. Knowledge of data analytics tools, programming languages, and platforms — including query languages, scripting languages, spreadsheet and data manipulation applications, business intelligence and visualization tools, and cloud-based or distributed data environments — sufficient to access, manipulate, validate, automate, and analyze complex datasets. Ability to lead and coordinate data analytics projects sufficient to define requirements, manage risks and milestones, guide cross-functional participants, and deliver data-driven solutions that support program, operational, or strategic outcomes. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.