Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serves as the Data Scientist (Supply Chain Risk Management) in the J3 Logistics Operations area and is assigned to Mission Assurance Division encompassing Supply Chain Security and Supply Chain Risk Management. Analyzes and improves the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply chains to support the Department of Defense and other agencies and Departments through identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigations. Uses approved Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and scientific methods to identify, predict, and assess supply chains and associated risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigations. Conducts risk and predictive analysis, computer simulation, program/project planning and controls, including developing internal/external dashboards utilizing data visualization and methods to DLA, the DoD, and other governmental agencies/programs. Oversees the development of analytical data to assist in the development of functional performance measures that effectively reflect the agency's national program performance. Recommends future actions to improve precision in analytical results, data utilization and decision-making capabilities to the Agency's Supply Chain. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Data Scientist (Supply Chain Risk Management), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. 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. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut off/ closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Demonstrate the ability to use approved Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and scientific methods to identify, predict, and assess supply chains and associated risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigations. Apply scientific methods, to include, but are not limited to, regression, decision tree analytics, probability and game theory, and statistical analysis to research and improve supply chain risk assessment processes. Transform existing or develop new methods of computation and analysis to improve application methodologies and strategies for existing and new concepts. Make recommendations for future actions to improve precision in the Agency's Supply Chain when using analytical results, data utilization and decision-making capabilities. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Are you using your education to meet the education requirement? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
