Data Scientist

Serves as a data advisor within the division, collecting and analyzing specialized data such as website analytics, marketing data, consumer research, demographics, and economic trends

Identifies and uses internal and external data sources, manages the full systems development life-cycle (SDLC), and designs features that support data access, integration, and retention.

Prepares and presents complex technical findings, reports, and recommendations both orally and in writing to diverse audiences, including senior officials and external stakeholders.

Leads or supports cross-functional teams of federal staff and contractors (policy analysts, IT specialists, data engineers, project managers) to build data-driven solutions for CMS program and business challenges.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Developing and applying analytical models or algorithms using advanced programming languages to analyze complex datasets for the purpose of detecting fraud, waste and abuse; AND Communicating highly technical complex analytical findings to multiple audiences through written reports or oral presentations; AND Providing advice or guidance to management on establishing or enhancing standard procedures for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-13 grade level.

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, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.