Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Defense STRL Positions authorized by section 1108, NDAA for FY 2009 and section 1107, NDAA for FY 2014, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities You will serve as the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) for the CECOM Software Engineering Center (SEC), responsible for overseeing our data strategy and analytics capabilities. You will play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive innovation and opportunity growth across the center. Responsible for strategic planning, conducting, implementing the Army’s data centricity, artificial intelligence, and machine learning initiatives across the center. Conducts data science research to establish objectives; isolate and define critical features of the problem; formulation and application of methodology; identification of alternative courses of action; and clear, concise, presentation of results. Performs studies of issues arising in various subjects spanning the entire range Army, DoD, and Federal programs. Analyzes, develops, and presents mathematical techniques and models for relating manpower requirements to different combat/support missions and different types of base support structures. Utilize analytics or acquisition to plan, conduct, and present complex contracting and financial systems analyses. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify at the DB-04/GS-14 grade level, in addition to meeting the basic education requirement listed below, you must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience equivalent to the DB-03 pay band (GS-13 grade level or higher equivalency) in the Federal Service which includes experience in: 1) Conducts investigative studies using the application of methodologies or analytics in the areas of: modeling and simulations; logistics analysis; acquisition/technology support; programming skills; machine learning; artificial intelligence; data centric networks; data visualization; OR business/resource analysis; (2) Research new or modified ways for predicting/modeling or investigating data to improve data reliability, efficiency or quality; (3) Collaborate with others to communicate obstacles or findings to improve decision-making. Transcripts are required to meet the Basic Education Requirement. 1560 Basic Requirement for Data Scientist: A. 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. (You MUST provide transcripts.) OR B. 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. (You MUST provide transcripts.) Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Position may be subject to an extended two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Field (CF) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. This position is covered under an alternative personnel system known as the DoD Science & Technology Demonstration Project. The Demonstration replaces GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. This position incorporates former GS grades 14 step 1 to 15 step 10 and may be filled at any of those equivalent grades within the pay band. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement utilizing the DHA for Defense STRL Positions authorized by section 1108, NDAA for FY 2009 and section 1107, NDAA for FY 2014, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.