This position is part of the DSCA. The incumbent will be responsible for developing algorithms and/or tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings. Plans, leads, and advises team members of a study team on relevant research and analytical studies of agency problems to support critical operational problems and/or decisions for robotic, autonomy or artificial intelligence programs and initiatives.
As a Data Scientist at the GS-1560-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Identifies and/or develops innovative and effective approaches and methodologies; applies advanced operations research and data science techniques for quantitative analysis, statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, prescriptive analysis, and optimization; and validates analysis and outcomes.
Identifies, develops, and integrates pertinent information, including internal and external sources, through various data collection procedures and technologies, including emerging data science and big data methodologies.
Directs and coordinates specific data mining, analysis, advanced modeling, development of mathematical algorithms, and computer program design activities with Office of Secretary of War and the Military Departments and with high-level personnel in the Department of State and other USG agencies.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. 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 may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
DHRS-D-DSCA@DLA.MIL · 614 692-0252
This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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