Data Scientist (Program Officer) in UNITED STATES

Summary

This position serves as a Scientist Administrator, Senior Program Officer with responsibility for providing scientific leadership and direction to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned research relating to Data Science (e.g., regression analysis, statistical analysis, modeling, mathematical programming, machine learning, and data visualization, etc.) within The Division of Genome Science (DGSci) at The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

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Duties

• Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to.
• Direct work so that it remains focused on the research goals.
• Coordinate with higher level management for needed resources.
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analysis of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
• Consult with and advise grantees/contractors during preparation of applications/proposals and provide guidance on program issues.
• Develop, coordinate, and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts established to fulfill the mission of the Brand and Division.
• Organize and conduct workshops, conferences, symposiums, or similar activities.
• Visit universities, research institutions, commercial organizations, other government agencies, and public and private organizations to promote and explain the objectives of the program.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify for a Data Scientist (Program Officer), GS-1560 position, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a field that is directly related to the position, OR
• A combination of education (at least 30 semester hours) and additional appropriate/related experience that is the equivalent to a major in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a field directly related to the position.
  
  

In Addition, In Order To Qualify For a Data Scientist (Program Officer) At The GS-15 Level, You Must Have 1 Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The GS-14 Level In The Federal Service Obtained In Either The Private Or Public Sector. This Experience Must Meet Either The Direct/Independent Research Or The Research Administration/Extramural Sections Below

Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:

• responsible for managing large and diverse health-related data science research programs having national or international collaborations, scope, and impact;
• responsible for the development of plans to resolve major organizational and operational problems, and the allocation of funds among competing programs;
• recognized as a distinguished scientist with major research experience and accomplishments, including membership in prestigious national professional organizations or societies;
• served as an organization's representative on permanent and ad-hoc committees established to evaluate research issues; and
• published extensively in leading scientific journals.
  
  

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Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet at least three (3) requirements in this section:

• established criteria and standards for others to follow in planning and evaluating health-related data science research projects;
• evaluated the significance of emerging fields, trends, and the quality of research within the field in meeting an organization's mission and objectives related to program planning or review administration;
• initiated action among a variety of governmental or nongovernmental interests to bring research and research administration deficiencies, inadequacies, and new developments into sharper focus to redirect research programs and/or review efforts;
• managed a unit focused on scientific programs or scientific review to include leading or supervising staff.
  
  

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12381321

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education .

Additional Information

• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules].
• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A current federal government employee may receive a relocation incentive if moving from a different geographic location. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
• Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
  
  

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines . Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.