Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Accountability, Management Inspections Division (MID), Planning and Program Analysis, and Evaluations Branch, located in Washington, DC. Responsibilities Joining U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Accountability, Management Inspections Division, will allow you to utilize your expertise to provide data analytics expertise about program and offices across CBP and advising CBP leadership and management with objectively based data and information. This position starts at a salary of $139,395.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $181,216.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by deriving data and information from advanced scientific, mathematical, and statistical principles, and theories to assist in making data driven decisions regarding agency operations. In this Data Scientist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in developing, monitoring, and coordinating data analytics projects relating to high visibility, cross-component issues; resolving critical operational, policy, and resourcing issues; and leading the visualization of programmatic data that provides leadership with the information necessary to make data-drive decisions. Typical Work assignments include: Using scientific methodology, processes, algorithms, and systems to collect and extract relevant data, insights, and information through the use of technology, dashboards, statistical software, and reporting systems. Applying data management and analysis techniques to study, gather, interpret, develop, and report on U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational, policy, and resource data. Providing technical advice to MID, Office of Accountability, and management officials on developing plans and data driven decision-making for programs, operations, objectives, policies, and procedures. Evaluating and monitoring execution of analytics projects to ensure that the implementation of the capability will yield relevant and accurate results. Supporting integration of data, methods, tools, and analytics projects aligned with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Enterprise Analytics Priorities, with responsibility for consulting on multiple analytics, simulation, and data driven projects; including collaborating with related program offices within Customs and Border Protection organizational elements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Qualifications Basic Requirement: You must provide supporting documentation in your application to show you meet the basic requirement below. 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. You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess one year of specialized experience, as described below. Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Utilizing data visualization software, techniques, and tools (e.g., Google Charts, SAS Viya, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Python, SQL, R, or related applications) and applying algorithms and predictive models for extrapolating data. Utilizing statistical and data analysis methods for projects of a broad and comprehensive nature, for use in analyzing and evaluating large amounts of automated and manual data, to understand significance of analyses' results. Preparing comprehensive technical reports and briefs for use by those who possess various levels of scientific and statistical comprehension and, the ability to expertly explain information and principles (to statisticians, data science professionals, and laypersons) in a manner that is easily understood and fit for decision-making. Serving as a senior advisor and SME on data analytic problems across an organization. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 06/28/2024. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information Telework: May be available on a regular recurring or situational basis. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.