Summary The Cyber Mission Center (CMC), Counterintelligence & Insider Threat Directorate, implements counterintelligence activities in cyberspace-to identify, assess and disrupt cyber-based threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, DoD, and DCSA. CMC includes the use of data science tools and analyses to develop models, predictions and counterfactual analyses that form the foundation for evidence-based policy making, to propose Federal management policy options and legislative changes. Responsibilities As a DATA SCIENTIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Applies the rigors of the data science discipline to data analysis in Cyber, and Information Technology of complex information technology systems and networks. Responsible for advanced level data science analytics characterized as highly unstructured and complex, having little definition or clarity, and especially complex analytic projects assigned to the organization. Qualify where information can be stored or what information, external to the organization, may be used in support of the use case. Lead analytical projects, providing direction and guidance to project members of a professional nature in the execution and implementation of projects Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Data Science Series 1560 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/23/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience leading teams in analyzing data in cyber, information technology to ensure plans meet programming. Experience using information systems hardware and software applications, and systems integration as applied to big data analytics and operational research. Experience in ensuring information used is in compliance with regulations and security policies Expertise in planning, developing and implementing data governance and management programs. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Data Engineering: Work in any development environment regardless of their programming language. Keep up to date on data science and applied statistics techniques. Maintain and improve existing codebases and peer review code changes. Knowledge of Data Streaming Principles, Data Modeling, and Data Visualization. Ability to collaborate with vendors, clients, and other analysts. Software and Programming: Leverage and optimize the use of existing OIG specific software (such as Cloudera Data Platform, Cloudera Data Flow (Apache Nifi), Tableau, DataWalk), while recommending future software mix. Understand a variety of programming languages (such as Java/Javascript, Scala, Python, C/C#/C++, R) as needed to meet software and business needs. Understand a variety of data warehousing platforms (such as Cloudera/Hive, Oracle, SQL, MySQL, NoSQL), big data software (such as Tableau, DataWalk, Apache Hadoop/Spark, ArcGIS), and data science project management and version control applications (such as JIRA, Agile). Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR DATA SCIENTIST: A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or field directly related to the position OR a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or field directly related to the position. Transcripts MUST be provided. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
