About this role
Job SummaryThis position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA Portfolio Management Office.
QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. 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. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-15, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience designing and deploying advanced machine learning models or statistical algorithms to analyze complex datasets OR leading large-scale data science programs and enterprise architecture modernization efforts OR providing expert technical consultation and data-driven visualizations to senior leaders. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesDesign, build, and implement mathematical, statistical, and algorithmic models to extract actionable insights from large, complex structured and unstructured datasets (Big Data).Direct major data science programs and research studies supporting critical agency operations, particularly in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy.Assess current data structures and develop state-of-the-art architecture recommendations to facilitate enterprise data convergence and migration to cloud and edge computing environments.Serve as a subject matter expert and technical consultant to DISA, DoD, and other senior government officials, using advanced data visualization techniques to present analytical findings and influence strategic decisions.Partner with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office and peer organizations to formulate new data theories, publish academic-quality research, and mentor junior team members on modern analytical solutions (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Tableau).