Public Notice - Data Scientist (Direct Hire)
What you'd do
Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-13/14/15 levels).
Major duties
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Constructs, tests, and maintains data architectures such as databases and large-scale processing systems. Builds and manages data pipelines to enable the efficient collection, storage, and processing of large datasets. Ensures that data is accessible and in a usable format for analysis, supporting data-driven decision-making. Combines, analyzes, and interprets large and/or complex data sets to develop data-driven organizational solutions. Conducts data extraction by using computer programing without preset specifications. Develops statistical software and computer programs to perform analysis of statistical data and findings. Perform analyses of business requirements and user needs. Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop statistical and data analytics. Formulate and implement hypotheses and methods to address key challenges. Serve as a technical expert in data science, operations research, master data management, and data analytics. Apply analytical, statistical, mathematical, and econometric methods to advise on outcomes of proposed actions. For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties, which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
What you need to qualify
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Assisting in the construction, testing, or maintenance of databases, data models, or data processing systems, by applying established methods and tools to support analytical activities and organizational decision-making. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Constructing, testing, or maintaining databases, data models, and large-scale or distributed data processing systems to enable reliable data accessibility, integration, and analysis in support of data-driven organizational decision-making. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading the design, development, testing, or modernization of enterprise-level data architectures to support analytical capabilities and strategic decision-making by architecting solutions, ensuring interoperability across organizational systems, and providing authoritative technical guidance on data infrastructure design and optimization. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Promotion Potential The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.
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