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U.S. Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

Data Scientist

U.S. Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Data Scientist

U.S. Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

Overview Position assigned to Program Integration (N9D); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. The incumbent serves as a Data Scientist for the FFR Integration Office, providing data analytics expertise to ensure high data quality and data integrity of data elements used in developing dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop information capability architecture, solve complex technical problems, and adapt to rapidly changing requests for analysis.

Conduct quantitative analyses of data utilizing dynamic models and techniques associated with multivariate statistics and matrix analysis.

Serve as the data scientist on multidisciplinary teams and be assigned a major segment of overall analysis for highly complex programs.

Apply broad range of data analysis, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling, simulation, or other scientific concepts, principles, methods, practices, and procedures to achieve outcomes.

Apply expert knowledge of data science tools, including scripted languages such as R, Python, SQL, and JavaScript, analytics platforms, and open source or commercial off‑the‑shelf solutions.

Apply expert knowledge of data visualization tools such as Qlik or Tableau.

Assist team members engaged in studying FFR programs under the purview of CNIC Headquarters (HQ).

Work with large and complex data sets to perform extensive analysis of volumes of data.

Design and coordinate surveys for various programs and monitor their progress.

Design and deliver frameworks to facilitate data development.

Initiate data collection, research, and trend identification, and prepare summaries and reports to illustrate program statistics and findings.

Use various data integration services and data visualization tools to accurately represent data.

Recognize and modify problems in research methodology.

Compile and analyze numerical information.

Initiate actions to improve the quality of data collection as it relates to program execution, performance, and outcomes.

Initiate assessments of FFR programs and overall performance that may require innovative techniques and methods developed for other purposes.

Use technical expertise with automated data collection and reporting systems to accomplish work.

Utilize familiarity with procedural standards and regulations specific to Navy research instructions and processes for various areas of research.

Provide technical guidance to direct the efforts of personnel who assist in data collection and analysis.

Apply probability theory, linear programming, and other operations research techniques to the prediction of reliability degradation and to the mathematical simulation of performance.

Conduct analysis of alternative ways to improve operations.

Conditions of Employment

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

Four years of specialized experience performing statistical analysis work, including collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and applying statistical techniques.

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned programs and operations.

Knowledge of laws, Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to FFR.

Knowledge of data science tools, including scripted languages such as R, Python, SQL, and JavaScript, analytics platforms, and open source/commercial off‑the‑shelf solutions.

Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Qlik or Tableau.

Knowledge of military lifestyle and military community support programs.

Knowledge of military systems, communities, and resources available to members, civilians, family members, and contractors.

Knowledge of terms of use and privacy transfer agreements and data exchange concepts.

Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in developing new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems of a unique nature.

Ability to examine large data sets to identify data elements for use in key metrics and KPIs.

Ability to articulate data requirements to data engineers.

Ability to summarize statistical findings in presentation format for high‑level briefings.

Ability to build dashboards in collaboration with program managers and contractors.

Ability to understand and use fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis.

Ability to demonstrate organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail, negotiation, and working under time pressure without compromising quality of analysis.

Ability to function autonomously with diverse personnel, agencies, and administrators.

Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work in this branch.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education A qualified candidate possesses one of the following:

A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a related field of study, minimum of baccalaureate level, appropriate for the position.

A combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Note:

A copy of your college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) must be submitted. If qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, you must also submit a copy of your transcripts.

Compensation and Benefits Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions require a one‑year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

For positions requiring more than twice per year travel, candidates may be required to obtain and maintain a Government‑issued Travel Card.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All Federal employees are required to remain drug free. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug‑Free Federal Workplace. Use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rules of law and the U.S. Constitution.

Senior Level / Employment Type / Job Function

Senior Level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type: Full‑time.

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology.

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