Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
Salary: USD 121,785 - 197,200 per year
Minimum experience: 1 year
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field
Series/Grade potential: Roles may be filled at GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 across NASA organizations

Designs, validates, and sustains data architectures including databases and large-scale processing systems
Develops and oversees data pipelines to enable efficient collection, storage, and processing of large datasets
Ensures data is accessible and usable for analysis to support data-driven decision making
Integrates, analyzes, and interprets complex data sets to produce data-driven organizational solutions
Performs data extraction through programming without predefined specifications
Creates statistical software and code to analyze statistical data and derive findings
Analyzes business requirements and user needs
Collaborates with subject-matter experts to develop statistical models and analytics
Formulates and tests hypotheses and methods to address key challenges
Acts as a technical authority in data science, operations research, master data management, and data analytics
Applies analytical, statistical, mathematical, and econometric methods to inform outcomes of proposed actions
For supervisory roles, performs the full range of supervisory duties, including assigning and evaluating work, recommending personnel actions, enforcing disciplinary actions, and identifying training needs

Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field
GS-13 qualification: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, such as assisting in constructing, testing, or maintaining databases, data models, or data processing systems using established methods and tools to support analytical activities and organizational decision-making
GS-14 qualification: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, such as constructing, testing, or maintaining databases, data models, and large-scale or distributed data processing systems to enable reliable data accessibility, integration, and analysis in support of data-driven organizational decision-making
GS-15 qualification: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, such as leading the design, development, testing, or modernization of enterprise-level data architectures to support analytical capabilities and strategic decision-making by architecting solutions, ensuring interoperability across organizational systems, and providing authoritative technical guidance on data infrastructure design and optimization

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select the lowest grade you wish to be considered for
By applying, you consent to your application being shared with interested NASA selecting officials
Indicate ICTAP/CTAP eligibility when applying, per the required documents
Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
Submit proof of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility as indicated
For CTAP/ICTAP eligibility details, visit the OPM guidance link
If a VSIP was received within the last five years, repayment may be required prior to start date
Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit
Probationary period may apply; one year evaluates fitness and public-interest alignment
Post-probation employment may be terminated unless certified that continued employment advances the public interest
Supervisory probationary periods may apply in addition to standard probation
Other duty locations not listed may be considered at management's discretion

You will be assessed on how well you meet the stated qualifications and requirements
Direct Hire Authority applies; category rating and veterans' preference are not considered in the evaluation process
Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include supporting documentation, though preference under Direct Hire may not apply
Resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses will be reviewed to determine qualifications and eligibility
Competencies assessed include: Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Database Management Systems, and Information Management
Preview the application questionnaire at the provided agency link
NASA recognizes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, as relevant experience
A suitability/background investigation will be conducted after a tentative offer

Data Scientist

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