Data Strategist (Part-Time)

he mission of the Planning, Performance, and Integration Office (PPIO) is to advance the enterprise-wide strategic direction of WHS in achieving its goals and objectives. PPIO manages and moves forward WHS organizational performance by delivering frameworks that establish cross-functional standards, conducting performance management, and ensuring integration efforts, outreach, and engagement are aligned and deliver strategic outcomes for WHS and its customers.
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The incumbent of this position serves as the Senior Data Strategist and Principal Advisor, managing end-to-end data strategies, optimizing complex data pipelines, and leveraging deep expertise in data architecture and business intelligence (BI) to shape the agency's enterprise-wide strategic direction. Leading, directing, and coordinating advanced data science and analytics initiatives, independently designing and executing sophisticated statistical models and quantitative analyses to interpret significant patterns within large-scale, disparate datasets.
Directing high-impact, enterprise-wide strategic project management, exercising authority over all phases of project lifecycles (scope, objectives, metrics) to build reporting solutions, dashboards, and automated processes that evaluate organizational efficiency and program effectiveness.
Establishing and overseeing comprehensive data quality and governance frameworks, directing rigorous data validation, anomaly detection, and automated cleansing protocols throughout the entire data life-cycle to ensure the absolute integrity and regulatory compliance of all strategic decision-making data.
Serving as an expert consultant to senior leadership, leading analytical teams and serving as a critical liaison to translate highly complex technical findings into clear, compelling executive presentations, decision papers, and actionable business solutions that drive critical resource allocation and policy development.
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Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
Required to participate in the direct deposit program
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
This position may require occasional travel (up to 5%) away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft
This position may require you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience:

• Utilizing statistical modeling, quantitative analysis, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to analyze datasets, identify complex trends, and evaluate enterprise-wide operational efficiency;
• Identifying operational risks, and developing data-driven, strategic recommendations for leadership decision-making;
• Translating complex statistical findings into executive-level dashboards or decision papers/briefings.

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., religious; spiritual; community, student, social). All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25, volume 300).
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.