Data Scientist

Summary

This position serves under the Nationwide Central Intake Facility as the Debt Collection Management authority in the identification, collection, analysis, measurement, documentation, reporting, and presentation of reliable debt collection and financial data for the purpose of improving the delivery of data-driven policy and resource recommendations and decisions.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Data Scientist, GS-1560-13/14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

Use programming skills, statistics, data visualization and/or critical thinking skills to identify gaps in data and determine methods for closing such gaps.

Perform the collection of relevant information from many varied sources and apply a broad range of data analyses techniques.

Participate in the development of requirements, design and perform user acceptance testing to determine system readiness.

Provide input to management regarding the enhancement of current processes and procedures and executing best practices.

Serve as a recognized authority in transforming vast, complex, and unstructured data into actionable insights to solve complex problems and predict future outcomes.

Serve as an authority in the design, development, test, and readiness of systems. Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be a United States Citizen or National.

You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.

Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Data Scientist, at GS-1560-13/14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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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.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Providing research and analyzing technical, financial or program issues; reviewing information and applying standard quantitative or qualitative analytical techniques.; Developing recommendations and providing guidance to resolve problems of work operations; Planning and conducting meetings, briefings and other activities in support of particular programs; and Performing legal research, conducting research of federal laws and regulations as it relates to debt collection

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Providing wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of program; Planning, organizing, and directing team study work; developing and implementing recommendations and guidance to resolve problems of work operations; Planning and conducting meetings, briefings and other activities in support of particular programs; and Performing legal research, conducting research of federal laws and regulations as it relates to debt collection.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by 03/09/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and

submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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