Data Scientist (Data & AI Management), DH

Summary This Data Scientist (Data & AI Management), GS-1560-15 DH is located in National Science Foundation. The primary purpose of the position is to provide expertise and policy in managing and optimizing NSF's data infrastructure, including databases, data warehouses, and other data processing tools. This position also manages the entire data engineering process, from data collection and storage to processing and analysis This announcement will close on12/05/2024. Responsibilities As a Data Scientist (Data & AI Management), GS-1560-15 DH, you will perform the following duties: Lead and manage the data engineering team, providing direction, guidance, and support, while working closely with the CDO and other leadership to align data engineering initiatives with the overall data strategy and business objectives. Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend their adoption when appropriate; manage relationships with external vendors providing data engineering tools or services; and evaluate and select vendors based on organizational needs. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data engineering projects; and ensure that projects are aligned with organizational priorities and that timelines and budgets are met. Develop and maintain NSF's AI-ready data mesh, and participate in inter-agency forums, conferences, and training related to data science, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. Serve as the COR on contracts supporting Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) data and analytical program activities/projects; and develop/evaluate technical requirements of all aspects of contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. Additional Requirements: You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must meet the specialized experience below. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal government leading and overseeing efforts to design, develop, and maintain an organization's data architecture, infrastructure, and systems. Examples of experience include: - aligning data engineering initiatives with overall organizational data strategy. - overseeing data engineering projects. - managing the development and maintenance of data integration processes. - developing policy to optimize data infrastructure and the data catalog. - managing and overseeing data and AI contracts Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Your application package must include proof of meeting educational requirements as described in "Qualifications." Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.