Data Scientist

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the “Who May Apply” section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see announcement IHS-24-HQ-12575097-DE. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 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. OR 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience in use of statistical software packages including Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and computer database tools Experience in data cleaning/mining, programming, data set generation, and reporting activities supporting various public health projects and partnerships Assisting with projects and developing analytical recommendations requiring technical judgment, performing statistical analysis and providing outcome on results Experience in improving data quality, coordinating with various stakeholders and implementing new data quality initiatives Performing data extraction, integration of data from multiple sources and statistical queries in various programming languages and analytical tools (e.g., SQL) supporting epidemiological and surveillance projects. Develop formal methodology protocols and informal training materials for knowledge management and documentation of programming and project procedures. Education alone cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located within the Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention (DEDP), Office of Public Health Support (OPHS), Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services. The work of this position involves performing data cleaning/mining, programming, data set generation, and reporting activities supporting various public health projects and partnerships. The duty station is Rockville, Maryland. The incumbent report to the Chief, Infectious Disease Branch.