Data Scientist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security& Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Data Scientist GS-1560-14 located at Fort Bragg, NC.

Duties

• Conduct code reviews using established software development standards to verify code quality.
• Develop predictive and inferential models using Python libraries (such as Scikit-learn or TensorFlow) to resolve operational challenges.
• Integrate analytical model outputs into operational systems using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Instruct team members in machine learning best practices to increase team proficiency.
• Manage analytical environments using the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and Bash scripting to ensure process automation.
• Translate complex analytical findings into executive-level written reports to inform strategic leadership decisions.
• Build interactive dashboards using Power BI to provide senior leaders with operational metrics.
• Execute data analytics upskilling programs across the command to increase workforce technical proficiency.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Top secret clearance will require Sensitive Compartmented Info.
• This is a Temporary position intended to last 2 years.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.