This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Safety Service Unit, Policy & Performance Directorate (AJI-3). This Directorate collects safety data, tracks and monitors safety performance, analyzes risk for emerging trends, and evaluates emerging entrants, such as commercial space operations and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), for safe integration into the NAS.
The Data Scientist applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of data science methods, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets. Uses knowledge of computer science, mathematical and statistical theories, techniques and methods to gather, analyze, design and construct new processes for modeling, interpreting, and/or reporting quantitative information, trends, relationships and correlations among or within data sets. Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. This work significantly impacts the National Airspace System (NAS) and the accomplishment of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strategic objectives. Uses a combination of computational and machine learning methods to develop machine learning models. Evaluates model performance and selection through use of advanced programming languages such as R or Python. Extracts data without preset specifications. Develops computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data. Uses statistical methods and machine learning techniques to perform statistical modeling, such as regression, classification, and anomaly detection to analyze various datasets from the aviation industry, which includes air navigation service providers, commercial air transportation service providers, general aviation, airports, and aviation support industries. This work requires skill working across functional/organizational lines to gather and evaluate data from across the ATO to compile, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of organization based on data findings to improve operations. The Data Scientist organizes and interprets data to inform decision makers. Leads risk identification efforts and mitigation assessments. Uses knowledge of the aviation industry, public and private sector entities that operate within the NAS to analyze occurrence and event data, electronically gathered data (such as radar), and voluntarily reported information. Identifies risks in the NAS through the use of data sets, such as voice data, monitor data, incident/accident data, maps, etc. Combines, analyzes, and interprets large and/or complex data sets to develop data-driven organizational solutions. Develops computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data. Applies skill conducting quantitative analysis of safety risk efforts to evaluate success in meeting established goals and objectives. Provides guidance and instructions pertaining to the potential benefits/uses of new automation to improve the efficiency of program operations. Contacts are internal and external to AJI and include representatives from other ATO Service Units, FAA Lines of Business, and members of the aviation industry. Works with safety groups within the ATO to identify and analyze safety issues and concerns. Coordinates with subject matter experts within the FAA and other Lines of Business on various issues related to the analysis of safety data. Often represents the FAA as senior technical point of contact for various statistical modeling and predictive analytics projects. Plays a lead role in preparing reports using machine learning, programming, and data visualization skills for final approval prior to external distribution. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Communicates results to all levels internally and externally. Although broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, the Data Scientist is allowed considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. If you are a current or former Federal employee and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 1500 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript, provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 1500 occupational series. Applicants who are not currently in the 1560 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 1500 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript ( original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it. Foreign Education: For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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