Data Scientist-Emerging Markets

Summary

The Division of Data (DoD or Division) serves as the leading authority on developing, implementing, and operating the Commission's data strategies.The Division is comprised of the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) and the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) section. This position is in the EDA section.

Duties

• • Assist senior Data Scientists and support the Chief Data Scientist (CDS) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) in developing, defining, and driving the CFTC's data strategy to advance the exploration and deployment of AI, ML, and enterprise analytics for improved or novel outcomes across traditional and emerging market segments. • Assist in identifying and developing data-driven solutions for complex business challenges to expand the agency's data analytics and computational research capabilities. •Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources for data quality, accuracy, and integrity. •Conduct exploratory data analysis on large, complex datasets containing structured and unstructured data to identify novel trends, patterns, relationships, and anomalies. •Utilize modern tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions. •Develop predictive models that use advanced statistical and machine learning methods to strengthen the CFTC's surveillance capabilities and achieve CFTC policy goals, including data-driven rules generation, market monitoring, examinations and surveillance. Assist in the development of AI and ML models for risk scoring and predictive measures to identify candidates for further investigation using structured (especially tabular), and unstructured data.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this position, you must have either: 1. 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 2. 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. In addition to meeting the specialized experience below you must meet the basic requirement above to qualify for this position. CT-14: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Experience leading data science projects and providing technical guidance. AND Experience in advanced statistical models, machine learning, big data technologies, and cloud-based analytics platforms. AND Experience mentoring staff and presenting complex findings to senior management. AND Experience designing and implementing automated data science workflows and pipelines.

Requirements

The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). Computational Analytics and Technology Evaluation Data Infrastructure and Mining Data Science Governance and Strategy Strategic Data Science Advisory and Systems Development

Education

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Data Science Series 1560. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

How to apply

RESUME REQUIREMENT: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. Please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for the position within the two-page limit. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.