Data Scientist (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/MACHINE LEARNING)

The US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is hiring an AI Testing and Evaluation Data Scientist to apply data science expertise in support of testing and evaluation of artificial intelligence systems. This Streamlined Direct Hiring Authority notice is open to the public and places candidates at one of several listed locations.

Role Overview

In this onsite role located in Battle Creek, MI, the selected candidate will serve as an AI Testing and Evaluation Data Scientist, providing subject matter expertise to test and evaluate AI systems. The position supports AI testing and evaluation activities within Department of Defense parameters and includes execution of data science disciplines for complex studies in machine learning and deep learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an AI Testing and Evaluation Data Scientist providing subject matter AI expertise and execution to test and evaluate AI systems.
• Provide professional and scientific expertise applying data science disciplines for complex studies involving machine learning and deep learning algorithms, statistical analysis, data visualizations, programming, and computer science.
• Evaluate and measure AI systems in alignment with data science lifecycle practices within DoD parameters.
• Ensure AI systems are developed in accordance with applicable legal frameworks, including GDPR, and NIST.
• Incorporate OMB test and evaluation requirements and DoD AI ethical principles into the DLA AI test and evaluation framework to produce an AI test strategy for modeling cases.
• Coordinate integration of the DLA AI testing and evaluation program across the product lifecycle, from concept and design inception through development and integration to support effective AI implementation.

Specialized Experience (What Counts)

• Conduct large, agency-wide research and development reviews of metrics, measurements, and evaluation methods for emerging and existing AI areas.
• Use data science expertise to develop algorithms and tools for data manipulation and processing, including data visualization techniques to articulate high-risk findings.
• Support design of AI systems for auditability to manage AI risk assessment policies and principles guiding automated decisions supporting DLA business operations.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership and AI stakeholders regarding adoption of new or revised policy and implementation plans resulting from AI test and evaluation integration.
• Assess data quality and establish standards to validate quality criteria so data meets requirements for AI testing and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks may result in removal where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• FLSA: Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required.
• Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• This announcement and future selections from it may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6.
• Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a field directly related. The degree must be in an appropriate major field of study at least at the baccalaureate level.
• Experience: One year of specialized experience directly in or related to the duties of the position, demonstrating the particular competencies required to perform the role.

Technologies and Methods

• Machine learning
• Deep learning algorithms
• Statistical analysis
• Data visualization techniques
• Programming
• Computer science

Compensation and Location

Salary: USD 125,776 - 187,093 per year.

Location: Battle Creek, MI (onsite).

Education and Documentation Requirements

• To qualify using education, transcripts or other documentation must be provided.
• For graduate education, one academic year is based on the number of credits hours determined by the graduate school to represent one academic year of full-time study.
• For foreign education, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs, or full credit must be given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

How This Job Is Open

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Additional Information

• DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities, as required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106.
• All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to applicable ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).
• Reemployed Annuitants are not eligible for appointment to this position.
• All DLA employees must refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty; DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
• The job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may occur sooner than the closing date.

Evaluation and Assessments

Candidates will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications above. The listed assessments include:

• FSA Behavioral Index: Accountability; Customer Service; Decisiveness; Flexibility; Interpersonal Skills; Problem Solving; Resilience
• FSA Situational Inventory: Accountability; Interpersonal Skills; Problem Solving
• Occupational Interaction Assessment: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Flexibility; Influencing/negotiating; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork
• Occupational Judgment Assessment: Decision Making
• Occupational Reasoning Assessment: Reasoning
• Direct Hire Evaluation: After the application process, review is conducted to ensure job requirements are met.

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume: must not exceed two (2) pages.
• Resume must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
• If multiple resumes are submitted, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and considered for selection.
• Resume file size must be no more than 5MB and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and page count.
• PDF portfolios are not accepted.
• Applicable documents supporting eligibility for the position.
• If requesting reasonable accommodation for USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit required documentation including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
• Failure to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating or affect overall rating.

Open Hiring Authority Notice

This position is listed under a Streamlined Direct Hiring Authority notice and is open to the public.