Organization

Army Network Enterprise Technology Command

Duty Location

FORT HUACHUCA, COCHISE, AZ

Major Duties

• Serves as a Senior Data Scientist and leading teams for the most complex projects. May also serve as a team participant or an independent analyst on professional data science teams.
• Applies the rigors of the data science discipline to data analysis in Cyber, Information Technology and economic analyses of complex and potentially controversial major information technology systems and networks.
• Responsible for advanced level data science analytics characterized as highly unstructured and complex, having little definition or clarity, and especially complex analytic projects assigned to the organization.
• Provides business metrics and support for the most complex projects to identify improvements (contribution to the improvement should be monitored initially and over multiple iterations).
• Coordinates with the data steward to ensure that the information used follows the regulatory and security policies in place.
• Qualify where information can be stored or what information, external to the organization, may be used in support of the use case.
• Lead analytical projects, providing direction and guidance to project members of a professional nature in the execution and implementation of projects.

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

APPLICANT MUST HAVE DIRECTLY APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATES THE POSSESSION OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR IMMEDIATE SUCCESS IN THE POSITION. QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE MAY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED IN ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR JOB BUT WILL CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE PAST EXPERIENCE IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARTICULAR COMPETENCIES OR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION. SUCH EXPERIENCE IS TYPICALLY IN OR DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE WORK OF THE POSITION TO BE FILLED.

To qualify based on your experience and education, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
Basic Education Requirements GG-1560-11/13:
A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly relation 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. Transcripts are required
OR
B. 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. Transcripts are required.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
The GG-11: specialized experience would be demonstrated by one year of experience (1) assisting with analyzing data in cyber, information technology, or other areas along with economic information to ensure plans meet programming and budgetary requirements; (2) understanding business metrics and support for complex projects to identify needed improvements as part of a team; (3) using information systems hardware and software applications, and systems integration as applied to big data analytics and operational research.
The GG-12: specialized experience would be demonstrated by one year of experience (1) analyzing data in cyber, information technology and economic information to ensure plans meet programming and budgetary requirements; (2) providing business metrics and support for complex projects to identify needed improvements; (3) using information systems hardware and software applications, and systems integration as applied to big data analytics and operational research.
The GG-13: specialized experience would be demonstrated by two years of experience (1) leading teams in analyzing data in cyber, information technology to ensure plans meet programming; (2) analyzing economic information to ensure plans meet budgetary requirements; (3) providing business metrics and support for complex projects to identify needed improvements; (4) using information systems hardware and software applications, and systems integration as applied to big data analytics and operational research; (5) ensuring information used is in compliance with regulations and security policies.
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.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET(TS) eligibility with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The IT classification for this position is IT III. Position is designated as Special Sensitive.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Signing of a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position. Those individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position.
• Temporary Travel (TDY) is required up to 15% of the time.
• Position requires lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

• If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Telework eligible: Yes, this position MAY be eligible for regular, and reoccurring telework.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Promotion potential: GG-13
• Supervisory status: No
• This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.
• The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
• DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• A review of your application package will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications requirements listed for this position.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or local market supplement.
• Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.

YOU CAN VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF NETWORK ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY COMMAND FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT https://www.netcom.army.mil/careers

Statement of Excepted Service- This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Required Documents- 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, you may not receive consideration for this position. 2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts (if using education to qualify), SF50, DD214, Veteran’s Administration letter with disability rating. Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:
· Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
· If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
· For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
· For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:
· Cover Letter, optional
· Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
· Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
· This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

CES Veteran's Preference- DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Equal Opportunity Employer - The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) is the supporting Army headquarters under United States Cyber Command. ARCYBER is the U.S. Military's premiere data-centric force informing and enabling Army and Joint Force Commanders to achive Information Advantage throughout the spectrum of competition in a highly-contested, multi-domain environment. We operate and defend Army networks and deliver cyberspace effects against adversaries to defend the nation with over 16,500 Soldiers, civilians, and contractors working 24/7 across the globe.