Data Scientist

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security& Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Data Scientist GS-1560-14 located at Fort Bragg, NC.

Duties

• Conduct code reviews using established software development standards to verify code quality.
• Develop predictive and inferential models using Python libraries (such as Scikit-learn or TensorFlow) to resolve operational challenges.
• Integrate analytical model outputs into operational systems using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Instruct team members in machine learning best practices to increase team proficiency.
• Manage analytical environments using the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and Bash scripting to ensure process automation.
• Translate complex analytical findings into executive-level written reports to inform strategic leadership decisions.
• Build interactive dashboards using Power BI to provide senior leaders with operational metrics.
• Execute data analytics upskilling programs across the command to increase workforce technical proficiency.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens If you are a current Army employee with competitive status and would like to be considered for a Temporary Promotion, Reassignment, or Change to Lower Grade, please apply under Announcement MCGT-26-13057040-MP In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for Data Scientist GS-1560-14 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 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 basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Architecting and deploying end-to-end machine learning models, statistical solutions, and advanced analytics pipelines to solve complex operational challenges; 2. Automating enterprise data ingestion, transformation, and analytical workflows using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, R), APIs, and cloud/hybrid SDKs; 3. Designing and delivering executive-level interactive visualizations and decision-support products to communicate analytical insights to senior leadership; 4. Leading data initiatives, mentoring technical teams, or executing data literacy programs to drive organizational data-driven decision-making; and 5. Utilizing, configuring, or developing workflows within enterprise data operating and ontology platforms (such as Maven Smart System, Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, or comparable enterprise data fabric platforms) to integrate disparate data sources and deliver operational analytics.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/23/2026 to receive consideration Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.