Summary This position is in the National Science Foundation, Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Division of Data and Artificial Intelligence (DDAI). The position serves as the Deputy Chief Data Officer, responsible for assisting the NSF Chief Data Officer (CDO) in managing the organization's data-related initiatives and strategies to promote the value and benefit of AI and data-driven decision-making within NSF. Responsibilities As a Data Scientist, GS-1560-15 DH, you will perform the following duties: Leads and coordinates data management issues to include data interface and storage and the application of data and statistical analysis principles, procedures, and tools such as modeling techniques, data analysis, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data disposal, and data standardization processes. Serves as the Agency's Responsible Use of AI Official (RAIO), representing NSF on the RAIO Council. Works to ensure responsible use of AI. Consults with stakeholders and customers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design. Fosters a data-driven culture within NSF by promoting data literacy, awareness, and adoption among employees at all levels; employee is required to possess strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with various teams within NSF. Provides technical advice in the development and analysis of pilot initiatives and applications and makes recommendations to management on the use of such technology as it relates to Agency data. Participates in cross-functional teams in the development, implementation, and oversight of new technologies related to data science. Serves as a resource and leader to federal and contractor staff on implementing, managing, tracking, and evaluating large scale and extremely complex and multi-dimensional data analysis projects and their associated requirements and risks. Directs internal and external processes or system reviews, studies, projects, and data validation efforts, which provide a means for evaluating system performance and vulnerabilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period. Additional Requirements: You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 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 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 requirements, you must meet the specialized experience below. To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 Level in the federal service managing and overseeing complex Data and Artificial Intelligence functions to make support driven decisions for an organization. Examples of specialized experience include leading efforts to resolve complex data management issues; researching, reviewing, and providing recommendations related to data and AI technology systems; overseeing large, complex multi-dimensional data analysis projects; interpreting extremely large and unstructured data sets utilizing advanced scientific, mathematical, and statistical principles and theories to provide organizational leadership with objective information, and assessing and advising on the benefits of implementing artificial intelligence to improve overall operations. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Your application package must include proof of meeting educational requirements as described in "Qualifications". Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.