Data Scientist

Duties Works collaboratively with internal and external clients on financial and business data modeling and data analytic initiatives concerning existing and emerging data needs of the Corporation. Analyzes a variety of auditable, flexible, repeatable, and scalable extract transform and load (ETL) capabilities on structured and unstructured data sources in a variety of formats. Develops lifecycle and analytic tools for a wide range of systems, applications, and end-users to improve the efficiency of program operations. Analytic tools include artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models, data visualizations, and other analysis supporting research, policy and risk assessment for insurance, supervision, and resolution activities. Creates, maintains, updates, and deploys complex reports, visualizations, and data sources via analytic tools. (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, WebFocus, etc.) Analyzes a variety of data sources to programmatically prepare, clean, and augment imperfect data (using techniques such as probabilistic matching, imputation of missing values, etc.) for use in complex business analytics. Gathers, analyzes, and presents a wide range of financial data and reports findings, conveys complex financial concepts and conclusions to senior management. Translates results of analysis into actionable communications equipping business decision makers to make well-informed, data-driven decisions within DRR and across the corporation. Develops and present in-person briefings and training classes to management, colleagues, and clients on data science, analytics, business intelligence, and reporting technologies and projects. Participates in meetings with senior Corporation officials, representatives of other federal and state regulatory agencies, and representatives of financial institutions and private industry. Requirements Conditions of Employment Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
The candidate selected will be offered a term appointment not-to-exceed two years, which may be extended to a maximum of four years based on workload requirements and organizational staffing authorizations.
Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
Basic Requirement :
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. 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, applicants must also meet the minimum qualifications listed below to be considered: Applicant must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/CG-12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as 1) developing custom dashboards and reports using Tableau or WebFOCUS, 2) transforming and cleansing data from structured and unstructured data sets, and 3) writing database queries, analyzing data quality, and reconciling/validating results.
Education See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS. Additional information The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 16.82% to a high of 51.75%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the selectee is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.
This position is currently eligible for the Remote Work Option (RWO), which is explained here.
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period as applicable to appointment type.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

Benefits
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In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Applications will be accepted for the location identified in the public notice. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT apply to positions filled under this public notice. All complete applications (transcripts must be included, if applicable) will be verified for eligibility requirements and will be submitted to the hiring official upon request. Upon the submission of your application package to USAJobs.gov, you will receive an automatic reply informing you that your application has been submitted, received and is being processed. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging the receipt of your application. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. You will not receive any additional notifications, and your resume may not be reviewed for qualifications unless a position is requested to be filled by the hiring official. After you submit your application, you will be contacted only if further evaluation or interviews are required or upon your selection."
If requested by Management, your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you are found qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.
Ability to capture business requirements through client consultations and transform them into consolidated data sets, visualizations, reports, dashboards, and presentations fulfilling business needs. Ability to identify the methods, processes, algorithms, and tools to extract and interpret findings from structured and unstructured data sets. Skill in executing machine-learning algorithms to manage data and perform analytics using analytic software and programming languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R, SAS, etc.). Knowledge of analytics and business intelligence platforms as Tableau, Power BI, and/or WebFOCUS to develop data visualizations, reports, dashboards, and other deliverables. Knowledge of computer programming to leverage the capabilities of mainstream languages such as SQL, Python, R, Java, C++/C#, VBA, and/or SAS to apply data manipulation and processing techniques. Ability to extract data from databases and/or open data sources (e.g. CSV, XML, JSON, etc.) to create data sources for use in data analysis and visualizations. Ability to develop and present reports and presentations to relate findings and recommendations. You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.



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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee eligible for consideration under ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement . In order to be considered, you must submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position. Agency contact information Stephanie Carr Phone TDD Fax ********
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Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee eligible for consideration under ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: This position has a positive education requirement . In order to be considered, you must submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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