The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Officer is seeking a Data Scientist to identify and collect data from various sources, perform data cleaning and wrangling, conduct data analyses, interpret findings, and present results to leadership. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders to collect requirements and develop new data products, such as forecast models, cost projection calculators, interactive dashboards, automated reports, and performance outcome (KPI) visualizations. Additionally, the Data Scientist will collaborate with the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to investigate and evaluate emerging tools, methodologies, and techniques, and work with stakeholders to develop strategic approaches in utilizing data to build data products that inform OCFO activities.
Requirements
- 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.
- Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
- One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Plans and conducts special studies to answer ad-hoc inquiries from leadership.
- Builds tools/apps to support the collection of data for further analysis.
- Participates in drafting data management strategies.
- Data Management
- Oral Communication
Responsibilities
- Identifies and collects data from various sources, performing data cleaning and wrangling, conducting data analyses, interpreting findings, and presenting results to audience, including the Office of Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) leadership;
- Coordinates with stakeholders to collect requirements and develop new data products, such as forecast models, cost projection calculators, interactive dashboards, automated reports, and performance outcome (KPI) visualizations.;
- Collaborates with the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to investigate and evaluate suitability of emerging tools, methodologies, and techniques; AND
- Works with stakeholders to develop strategic approaches in utilizing data to build data products that inform OCFO activities.
- Plans and conducts special studies to answer ad-hoc inquiries from leadership.
- Builds tools/apps to support the collection of data for further analysis.
- Participates in drafting data management strategies.
Other
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
- 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.
