Summary
This position is located in the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Business Intelligence and Analytics Division (BIAD). The incumbent will be directly responsible for meeting the statutory mission of promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of SSA programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in programs and operations.
Duties
Serves as Data Scientist in OIG/OIT/BIAD. Examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develops, coordinates, and executes data analysis requirements that require technical expertise across the data life cycle (i.e., data collection, ingestion, storage, modeling, access, integration, analysis and decision support).
Conducts analyses using tools and programming languages such as Excel, SQL, Enterprise Data Warehouse, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms to explore and organize data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and support informed decisions.
Develops and implements advanced systems for the Agency data management program. These systems are being designed, or redesigned, to utilize new technology such as Amazon Web Services.
Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, and consultations. Regularly provides authoritative advisory discussions with leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
Uses appropriate analytical and statistical software to prepare data for analysis by cleaning, validating, and transforming imperfect datasets using techniques such as probabilistic record matching and imputation of missing values.
Translates analytical results into clear, actionable insights that enable decision-makers to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding digital product development and scientific strategy.
Develops and implements advanced systems for the Agency data management program. Designs and implements machine learning models, including generative AI and agentic AI solutions, to support business objectives.
Education
PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
How you will be evaluated
Applicants will be rated based on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Reasoning Decision Making Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Your application will be compared to the requirements for the position. It is your responsibility to include all information in your application that is needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet the requirements for the position. If there is insufficient information, your application will be found ineligible. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration.