Summary NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. This position is located in the Office of Data and Evaluation. The incumbent will be responsible for triaging and responding to data-analytic requests related to humanities data, and assessing the suitability of machine learning approaches to support decision-making processes." Responsibilities Responds to data requests with machine-assisted reports and dashboards. Performs ongoing assessment of agency data analysis needs. Designs and develops generalized data models, tools, and dashboards to reduce the need for ad hoc data-analytic requests. Provides guidance on machine learning, data science, and/or AI system integration for agency staff. Assists with administering grant programs, contracts, & cooperative agreements. Assists with the development of program guidelines, outreach activities, and program assessment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. At the GS-11 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level or equivalent experience. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: (1) assisting with data and database querying and analysis; (2) reviewing machine learning, data science, and/or artificial intelligence interpretation and evaluations; (3) preparing data analytic needs assessments; (4) reviewing pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to job-related needs. At the GS-12 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level or equivalent experience. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: (1) conducting data and database querying and analysis; (2) developing machine learning, data science, and/or artificial intelligence interpretation and evaluations; (3) preparing data analytic needs assessments; (4) applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to job-related needs. At the GS-13 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or equivalent experience. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: (1) leading projects in the field of data and database querying and analysis; (2) administering machine learning, data science, and/or artificial intelligence interpretation and evaluation; (3) preparing data analytic needs assessments; (4) implementing pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to job-related needs. Education GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Additional Information 1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. 2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. 3. If you are the spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces, you may apply for consideration through the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointing Authority. You must meet certain criteria for each of these eligibility categories. Learn more about hiring options available to military spouses. Your eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation. 4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. 5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement. 6. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. 7. This position may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. 8. The salary range above reflects the Washington DC Locality pay, salary may be adjusted based on the negotiated location upon selection. 9. This position may qualify for membership in the NEH American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3403.