Summary This position is located in the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and is based in Aurora CO. The Seattle- Denver Center or Innovation (COIN) for Veteran- Centered and Value Driven Care is a VHA Office of Research & Development (ORD). Responsibilities The Supervisory Data Scientist serves as the Chief Data Scientist and subject matter expert for Denver COIN. Oversees all analytical design, operations and implementations for HSR-funded Research and Operations- funded quality improvement projects. Manages end-to- end data process in the data life cycle. Designs, guides, and oversees the construction of data pipelines using complex tools and techniques to handle data at scale. Consults with stakeholders and customers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, design, and execution of quantitative plans for all Denver COIN data needs. Directs evaluation of technically rigorous and innovative data infrastructure to execute quantitative aspects of all COIN research projects efficiently and effectively. Develops and implements advanced systems for the organization's data management program. Directs the development, coding, testing, and maintenance of database programs. Recommends improvements to upstream processes to improve data quality. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: Ad Hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description #: 98606-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must complete pre-placement medical evaluation. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The 1560 series requires specific education or experience to be met in order to be appointed into a position of this series. You must meet the pre-determined education and/or experience Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) below as set by Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A. Education: 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 B. 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. Grade Determinations: GS-14: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupation Requirements (IOR) above, applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Participated in data science and statistical analyses initiatives to manage research programs to include resource and performance management, and dissemination of results Served in role as statistical analyst who managed data science analysis, planned activities, and executed program requirements. Applied expert knowledge on at least one statistical programming software such as, R, SAS, STATA; and software for large data analytics programs plus SQL, Microsoft Access Applied expert knowledge on the application of theories, principles, methods, and techniques of statistics/data management schemas Proficient on managing research data, oversight of resources, developed, implemented and monitored performance Managed protocol designs, statistical analysis plans, data collection, extraction, and management plans. Preferred Experience: Experience in human research related to Health Services Research (HRS) programs. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and does not require and special physical effort. Some periods of walking, standing, and bending. Driving a motor vehicle may be required. Employees frequently carry research records and other similar materials. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
