Senior Computer Scientist for Data

Senior Computer Scientist for Data

National Technical Information Service

Department of Commerce

Alexandria, Virginia

Starting at $126,148 (ST 00)

Full-time Permanent • Competitive Service: Career

Open 12/11/2018 to 02/19/2019

Apply

Overview

Open & closing dates

 12/11/2018 to 02/19/2019

Service

Competitive

Pay scale & grade

ST 00

Salary

$126,148 to $189,600 per year

Appointment type

Permanent - Full-time Permanent

Work schedule

Full-Time - Competitive Service: Career

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Alexandria, VA

1 vacancy

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy

This job is open to

Individuals with disabilities

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Senior executives

Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

* All qualified U.S. citizens * Current Federal employees serving under a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service; * Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; * CTAP/ICTAP eligible;

Announcement number

ST-2019-0002

Control number

518945000

Duties

Summary

This vacancy was amended to extend the closing date.  NTIS has established a Joint Venture Partnership (JVP) with the private sector to assist Federal agencies in improving mission performance through operational efficiencies/innovation in data access, interoperability, search, or use of Federal data and data services to drive business outcome. The incumbent will be engaged with organizations/academia/research institutions/Federal agencies to affect transformation through data access/usage.

Responsibilities

Performance of this position requires original research and development activities with Federal agencies and JVPs that encompass the overall scientific and professional disciplines of computer science as it applies to the use of data science skills and strong consultative and communication skills to include design thinking in problem statement development, statistical research, and applied data analytics to complex national federal data priorities.

The position provides for a Senior Computer Scientist with the experience and skills required to conduct this type of research and effect cost effective data solutions from access, to discovery, processing, and eventual dissemination of the data through an Application Program Interface (API) or as part of a product or suite of products. The incumbent will:

ensure the continuity, reliability, security, and integrity of Federal data; while supporting a seamless transition of related Solution Architecture Development, Modernization and Enhancement (DM&E) initiatives that each agency may require with the assistance of a JVP. The incumbent shall also promote, facilitate, compliment, and integrate other Federal government, State, and local open data initiatives.

perform as the NTIS thought leader for data products and services that provide NTIS and its Federal agency customers with unique capabilities to derive insights and value from our nations open and commercial data resources.

conduct original research and make unprecedented developmental contributions to create and evolve Federal agency data science initiatives to include the related enabling infrastructure, including the coordination of an appropriately balanced pursuit of enterprise business, information, technical and solution viewpoints. To make these contributions, the incumbent must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of computer science, data science, and its applications for business outcome.

consult with JVPs, scholars and industry leaders within and outside the Federal government, in private research, and in academia, and by original research. The incumbent conducts developmental projects in association with Federal clients and JVPs to incorporate the application of theoretical and emerging information technology capabilities to the numerous challenges facing NTIS Federal agency client’s operational environment. Through research findings and creative innovation, the incumbent assures that NTIS functions and operations reflect the most up-to-date practices and capabilities in information technology.

design original solutions for NTIS and Federal agency problems that are not amenable to contracts and where alternatives do not exist in current information technology. As a result of such projects, the incumbent recommends further extension of such development and the adoption or revision of methods for immediate or long-term problems faced by Federal agencies.

assist in developing coherent, long-term technology plans with the aim of improving service performance while, where possible, reducing costs.

As a result of the research conducted, the incumbent serves as the principal consultant to NTIS and Commerce staff on data interoperability requirements that reach their attention for research, experimentation, or development. These are problems of a difficult nature, which have not yielded themselves to solution by other Federal agencies through the normal course of business.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Periodic travel may be required.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

00

Job family (Series)

1550 Computer Science

Similar jobs

Computer And Information Research Scientists

Computer Research Scientists

Information Research Scientists

Scientists, Computer Research

Scientists, Information Research

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Designated or random drug testing may be required.

Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days.

Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Additionally, applicants must meet the basic education requirement to be eligible for consideration for this position.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess all of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed and meet the basic education requirement for this position. Basic education requirement for the 1550 series: :

Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Applicants must address each of the PTQs via the on-line application process. A narrative description of 1-2 pages per PTQ is sufficient. Each response should include a brief summary of the applicant’s experience in relation to the specific PTQ and specific examples of accomplishments. Applicants should clearly show experience, knowledge and skill of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties of the position. You will not be considered if you fail to submit narrative statements or if you say “see resume”.

Professional and Technical Qualifications (PTQs):

PTQ 1. Demonstrated broad experience in data management, data analytics, and leading technical change by improving operations of complex and distributed systems through innovations in solution architecture. This includes experience with large scale data collection and dissemination efforts that have a broad impact on computing operations and promoting an agile and flexible computing infrastructure that can accommodate changes in technology as well as organizational changes.

PTQ 2. Demonstrated research experience in the application of computer science relevant to effectively translate business needs into operational systems requirements for a complex organization. This may include experience in designing original solutions to complex problems and directing new or evolving technology programs that respond to national needs.

PTQ 3. Demonstrated record of accomplishment in leading high-performance solution architecture and software engineering teams toward the successful attainment of challenging business system modernization goals that impact mission critical computing systems.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Applications should be submitted on-line through usajobs.gov.

Education

This position has an education requirement. Please submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package, however official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment. You may list degree and/or course information to satisfy the basic education requirement. Applicants who do not meet the basic education requirement will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Additionally, applicants must meet the basic education requirement to be eligible for consideration for this position.

Additional information

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. Please see http://www.sss.gov for more information.

Relocation expenses: Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.

Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) within 30 days of their appointment, annually thereafter and upon termination of Federal Government employment.

Drug Testing: Applicants selected for employment in this position may be subject to designated and/or random drug urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to Scientific and Professional positions.

Travel: Periodic travel may be required.

Social Security Number: You will be required to enter your full social security number (SSN) to initially access and create an account at the www.usajobs.gov website. However, only the last four (4) digits will appear in your resume. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package.

Privacy Act notice (PL93-579) - The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

False Statements: If you make false statements in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or, you may be subject to fine, imprisonment or other disciplinary action.

Signature: Before you are hired, you may be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of Senior Executives to determine the degree to which they possess the mandatory Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. 

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Top Secret

Drug test required

Yes

Required Documents

All applicants must submit an application via www.usajobs.gov.

You must submit a resume. Your resume showing relevant experience, should clearly document your experience and reflect evidence of meeting the PTQs.

Each applicant must submit a separate response to each PTQ. Applicants may do this by submitting a separate narrative document or by completing the PTQs during the on-line application process.

Current federal employees are encouraged, but not required, to submit a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current tenure, position title, series and grade level. You will be directed to FAX or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the FAX option, please use the required cover sheet and follow the instructions provided at www.usajobs.gov. Failure to provide required documentation may result in lost consideration.

This position has an education requirement. Please submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package, however official transcripts will be required prior to a final offer of employment. You may list degree and/or course information to satisfy the basic education requirement. Applicants who do not meet the basic education requirement will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

NOTE: Once a document has been uploaded or faxed to a particular category (i.e., transcript), you cannot refax or upload additional documents to the same category (i.e., transcript) without overriding the original documents. In this case, please submit the additional documents to the "other" category. Also note that if you wish to add documents after you have already applied to this vacancy, you must upload or fax the new documents and then reapply to the vacancy so that the new documents can be attached to your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

NTIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employee Retirement System.  NTIS also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as flexible work schedules, teleworking transit subsidies, on-site child care, fitness center, credit union, employee assistance programs, and free parking.  Learn more about NTIS's work life programs by clicking here.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How to Apply

All applicants must use the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) website to apply for this position: www.usajobs.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for this position. Only applications submitted via www.usajobs.gov will be considered for this position. All applications and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to be considered for this position. Please allow adequate time to complete your application. Current federal employees are encouraged, but not required, to submit a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current tenure, position title, series and grade level. You will be directed to FAX or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the FAX option, please use the required cover sheet and follow the instructions provided at www.usajobs.gov. Failure to provide required documentation may result in lost consideration. A complete application package consists of a resume (created during the registration process at www.usajobs.gov), and the required supporting documentation.

Your resume must include the following: your full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers; paid and unpaid work experience, and for each job you should list the title, salary, major duties and accomplishments and supervisor's name and contact information; education, including the name(s) of all schools attended and dates of attendance; provide training courses, special skills you possess and any honors/awards that are applicable to the position. Applications that are not complete will not be considered for this position and you will not be contacted to provide any missing information. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, union membership, or other non-qualifying physical or mental handicaps. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Problems Completing Your Application: If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at [email protected] or by phone at (866) 656-6831. The help desk is available Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

Agency contact information

 Didi Hanlein

Phone

301-975-3020

Fax

571-258-4254

Email

[email protected]nist.gov

Address

NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE

100 Bureau Drive

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899

United States

Next steps

Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and then a panel of Senior Executive members will review eligible applications to determine the degree to which an applicant possesses the required Professional/Technical qualifications. Applicants may check the status of their application at any time after the announcement closes by accessing their account on www.usajobs.gov, and entering their user ID and password and selecting "Application Status". Your application status will be updated as changes occur. If you have questions, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.