Summary
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) promotes opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The primary function for this position is to serve as a Data Scientist. Incumbent analyzes a variety of OSDBU functions for continued efforts to identify deficits, improve efficiencies, and combat identified fraud, waste, and abuse.
Duties
Duties include but not limited to: Plan and oversee data science projects. Develop logic, code, models, and reporting structures. Serve as the technical expert in area of data science to OSDBU staff. Develop algorithms to support data manipulation and processing to tailor presentation of findings. Apply large language model and generative AI capabilities to conduct data extraction without preset specifications. Lead projects identifying methods to extract and interpret findings from datasets related to the data science lifecycle. Work with data science tools Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, SAS, and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS). Lead projects using regression and statistical analysis, machine learning, time series forecasting, and data visualization. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at Manager's discretion. Telework: As determined by agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD001500 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical Reasoning Attention to Detail Computer Languages Computer Skills Customer Service Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Data Management Database Administration Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Research Risk Management Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technology Application The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be contacted for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Area of Consideration: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order: CTAP eligible All current, permanent VA Employees in OSDBU All other current, permanent VA employees ICTAP eligible All other applicants (if status) Applicant Count: This announcement will remain open until the closing date, 08/20/2026, or when the applicant count is reached, whichever is earlier. The applicant count is the point at which the first 100 applications are received. All applications submitted that day up to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the applicant count is reached will be accepted and considered.