Supv Data Scientist

Summary

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Center for Program Integrity Data Analytics and Systems Group (DASG) Division of Investigative & Business Analytics (DIBA).

As a SUPV DATA SCIENTIST GSyou will serve as Deputy Division Director directing data science investigative analytics workforce operations and program management to detect fraud waste abuse and improper payments.

Duties

• Directing advanced data science and investigative analytics supporting fraud detection improper payment identification payment suspensions and program integrity operations.
• Supervising multidisciplinary federal and contractor staff by assigning work setting priorities evaluating performance resolving personnel matters and developing workforce capabilities.
• Developing and overseeing predictive models machine learning methods anomaly detection techniques algorithms and analytical workflows for enterprise-scale Medicare and Medicaid data.
• Managing investigative analytics programs contractor support project planning budgets acquisitions risks and resources to ensure timely and accurate delivery of mission-critical products.
• Advising executive leadership and partner organizations by translating complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for investigations resource allocation policy and fraud prevention strategies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.
• Selective Service: Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service -
• If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements as noted below.

A. Possess 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. Possess a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above plus additional education or appropriate experience.

In order to qualify for the GS-14 grade level you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government obtained in either the private or public sector to include:

1. Developing and applying analytical models or algorithms using advanced programming languages to analyze complex datasets for the purpose of detecting fraud waste and abuse;
2. Communicating highly technical complex analytical findings to multiple audiences through written reports or oral presentations;
3. Provides advice or guidance to management on establishing or enhancing standard procedures for data collection analysis interpretation and reporting; AND
4. Acted as lead on a machine learning AI solutions and/or a predictive modeling project.

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.

Education

Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements all candidates must have the following educational requirements:

A. Possess 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. Possess a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above plus additional education or appropriate experience.

TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. Please see Required Documents section below for what documentation is required at the time of application.

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Bargaining Unit Position: No
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentive: Not authorized
Relocation Incentive: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not required

Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the managers discretion.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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