Chief Data Scientist Jobs

Summary This Senior-level (SL) position, Chief Data Scientist, is in the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) located in Suitland, MD. The Chief Data Scientist advises the Director, Deputy Director, and Executives on a vision to guide bureau-wide innovations to the BEA economic accounts and leads the development of new statistical products by identifying, documenting, and prioritizing major methodological and product initiatives. Responsibilities In addition to the duties listed in the "Job Summary" section, the Chief Data Scientist's duties include the following: Adopts and updates a comprehensive data science strategy Develops and maintains a data science strategic plan that provides a roadmap for bureau-wide data science innovations in the short, medium, and long term Sets policies and best practices for shared data repositories, metadata structures, and data processing Oversees major development and improvement of techniques and assures expansion and integration of the source data used in the production of the Bureau's economic measures and related analyses Briefs the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, the department's Chief Economist, and other officials of the DOC, officials of other federal agencies, and public and private groups on subjects associated with innovations in the economic measurement activities of the Bureau Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Relocation expenses may be paid. This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship. Suitable for Federal employment. You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-278). A one-year probationary period may be required. Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov). Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. Travel Required: Occasional Travel Description: Travel required to attend or present at meetings and conferences on topics relevant to the BEA's mission. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the Professional/Technical Qualifications. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading teams and/or projects for a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Your responses will be evaluated by a human resources specialist/and or a subject matter expert against the information you provide in your online resume and/or by reference checks. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-employment. Education 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. OR 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. Additional Information Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Veterans - The following link provides information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities:http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Executive Resources Office via email at [email protected], or via phone at 301-763-3727. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.