Data Scientist

Summary

Join the NIH Library as a data scientist for NIH. Specialize in services like bibliometrics, research data services, and bioinformatics services in support of NIH intramural research, and develop new services to further open science and data sharing at NIH. Collaborate to develop and deliver quality information services to 27 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, plus HHS groups working to enhance public health and advance science. View this Introduction to the NIH Library.

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Duties

Duties

If selected for this position as a Data Scientist, GS-1560-12/13 your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops advanced methods, processes, algorithms, tools (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, Tableau) to extract meaningful data from structured and unstructured data, images, and other information sources to answer scientific questions.
• Develops and leads data science efforts that integrate technologies to gather and extract meaning from data.
• Contributes to and validates writing code in programming languages (e.g., R, Python) to create data visualizations, including interactive dashboards, charts, and graphs.
• Performs validation to ensure the data are FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable), traceable, and compatible with the organizational goals.
• Develops and provides instruction in the use of data science tools with a focus on R and Python.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in data science.
  
  

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.
• This position has a condition for continued employment of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Data Scientist, GS-1560-12/13 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

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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, GS-1560 At The GS-12 Level You Must Have One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-11 Level In The Federal Service, Obtained In Either The Private Or Public Sector Performing The Following Types Of Tasks

• Performing data collection, preprocessing, and analysis by applying programming languages (e.g., R, Python), developing scripts and pipelines to automate data science workflows, analyzing large-scale datasets, including genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data, and utilizing data science expertise to support projects and provide recommendations for improvements to meet program objectives;
• Providing instruction in the use of data science tools with a focus on open-source tools using R and Python; AND
• Summarizing data analysis results using data visualization tools, programming languages, and software applications (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, or Tableau) to prepare presentations for scientific and non-scientific audiences and authored technical reports and research papers.
  
  

In Addition, In Order To Qualify For a Data Scientist, GS-1560 At The GS-13 Level You Must Have One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-12 Level In The Federal Service, Obtained In Either The Private Or Public Sector Performing The Following Types Of Tasks

• Performing, monitoring, and guiding the developing methods for data collection, preprocessing, and analysis by applying programming languages (e.g., R, Python), developing and revising scripts and pipelines to automate data science workflows, analyzing and interpreting large-scale datasets, including genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data, and utilizing data science expertise to develop, implement, and monitor projects and provide recommendations for improvements to meet program objectives;
• Developing and providing instruction in the use of data science tools with a focus on open-source tools using R and Python;
• Summarizing data analysis results and making recommendations for using different data visualization tools, programming languages, and software applications (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, or Tableau) to prepare presentations for scientific and non-scientific audiences and authored technical reports and research papers; AND
• Explaining data science concepts to stakeholders (e.g., researchers, leadership) to build consensus in planning data initiatives (e.g., data collection, preprocessing, analysis, reporting).
  
  

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.

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 with 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 knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12489543

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

This position is eligible for non-local remote work, a position designation where little to no onsite presence is required (e.g., once or twice annually). You may work anywhere in the U.S., including any of the territories. Worksites outside of the U.S. are prohibited. Your pay is determined by the geographically defined pay locality applicable to your approved worksite (e.g., home residence). Reporting to an NIH location may also be required during the onboarding process. Visit NIH's Remote Work page for more information and requirements.

• 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.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement..
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: flexible schedules.
• 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.
• 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 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.