Summary STEM position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply. Responsibilities This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement. Serves as a Data Analyst (Data Scientist) leading and coordinating the efforts of other agency professionals and contractors in solving complex and far-reaching data management issues and problems. Conducts statistical analyses and develops predictive models using statistical techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), using tools such as R, Python or SAS. Works with teams to develop data products and definitions. Use appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data. Conducts observational analyses using software and/or programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language. Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, and consultations. 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 Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience required is: (1) Providing technical expertise and direction in developing and refining studies involving statistical or machine learning techniques; AND (2) Conducting ad hoc and planned data analyses; AND (3) Transforming large, messy data into a form suitable for analysis using R, Python, SAS, or SQL; AND (4) Preparing talking points, issue briefs, decision memos, and/or project summaries for management. ALL of the specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE individual occupational requirement (IOR), which states that applicants must have ONE of the following: (a.) A degree in one of the following: 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. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education. OR (b.) A combination of education and experience: must have completed courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours): mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position, plus additional education or appropriate experience. Individual Occupational Requirements must be met, even if you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in this series in the federal government. Education You must provide proof that shows you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) as described above by uploading transcripts that shows the degree or courses that satisfy this requirement by 11:59pm 08/07/2026. Failure to upload proper transcripts will cause you to be found ineligible. Transcripts can be unofficial (you or your school will need to provide official transcripts before your start date) but your transcripts MUST have an award, confer, or graduation date. Providing Proof of Education: For information on providing proof of education, visit individual occupational requirement (IOR) To satisfy the educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Note: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information cannot be obtained from your school, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study. Additional Information To find out the salary range for your selected location, you can view the salary for each locality pay table here: General Schedule Available locations: Woodlawn, MD Atlanta, GA Birmingham, AL Boston, MA Dallas, TX New York, NY Kansas City, MO Denver, CO Oakland, CA Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Philadelphia, PA San Diego, CA Pasadena, CA Jamaica, NY Washington, District of Columbia Outstationing is available Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. This is a non-bargaining unit position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
