Summary This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019 This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the Force Management Data Branch technical leader for managing the Global Force Management Data Initiative model and designing and maintaining interfaces for related Enterprise Force Structure data agencies. Responsibilities This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. As a DATA SCIENTIST (FORCE STRUCTURE) at the GS-1560-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops new methods, concepts, standards, and practices for data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence matters across Global Force Management (GFM) processes to uncover actionable insights and provide shared situational awareness. Develops digital solutions required for GFM process automation, data pipeline management, and enabling data-driven decisions as directed by DoD leadership. Plans, coordinates, and executes complex studies using advanced data modeling techniques and procedures, data trend analysis, and data algorithms. Develops, maintains, and tracks reference models of enterprise and system architectures while identifying opportunities to improve DoD policies, processes, technologies, and systems to support global visibility of DoD force structure. Provides technical expertise on enterprise architecture, data integration, computer science, systems analysis and integration, modeling, and hardware/software support. Oversees and actively participates in the analyses of DoD CIO and DoD CDAO strategies, policies, and implementation strategies with respect to EFS data. Ensures GFM DI related systems and services are registered in appropriate DoD registries and comply with applicable standards. Leads working groups, study teams, projects, and activities to analyze data requirements and develop data policy, DoD issuances, concepts of operations and other documents with DoD-wide applicability. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS -14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Evaluating impacts of new policies and procedures to determine the effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives of a department or division; planning, organizing, and presenting data science and data visualization techniques-based reports demonstrating data-driven insights to organizational leadership. Recognizing methods of scientific inquiry and analysis in providing guidance and direction for all data science efforts to support complex DoD-wide functions and processes; Applying software configuration management and data pipeline management principles for the development and management of technical artifacts and associated applications; Evaluating quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to assess and recommend changes to Department of Defense (DoD) force structure data requirements, policies, and IT standards to support complex DoD-wide functions and processes; Identifying DoD or services military command structures, force structures, organizational relationships, Secretary of Defense Global Force Management, manpower and personnel systems, and associated system and data. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1560, series as listed below: Data Science Series 1560 (opm.gov) 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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html All materials must be submitted by 09/25/2024. Additional Information Other Information: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Individuals who have special priority selection rights under ICTAP must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factors. ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified prior to Veteran's preference points being added. Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they met the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency separation notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible. Please visit this link to obtain requirements for applying as an ICTAP eligible applicant. http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx 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.pdfAll applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).