Job DAU seeks learning analyst, computer scientist
Data Wrangler for Leveraging Data Google group
Overview
Open & closing dates
02/01/2019 to 02/15/2019
Service
Excepted
Pay scale & grade
AD 21 - 23
Salary
$100,000 to $115,000 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Fort Belvoir, VA1 vacancy
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Summary
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is the recognized leader as a corporate university, advancing the use of technology in all areas of education. The professional faculty and staff at DAU work in a strong team environment and continuously improve the ways we help our students learn by delivering the right knowledge and skills at the point of need. Come join this dynamic team using your expertise to make a real impact in the acquisition community.
Responsibilities
This a learning support faculty position with a working title of Mission Assistance and
Learning Analytics Specialist. The position provides support to key computer science and learning analytics support to learning activities across the DoD acquisition workforce.
Duties:
1. Analyze data using appropriate statistical techniques and present verified results for presentations or dissemination.
2. Maintain currency with field data collection procedures, data retrieval and techniques, and computer software analysis packages in order to perform specialized data retrievals, prepare clear and accurate reports of the study results, including recommendations for improving the data collection process or methods of compensating for existing data limitations.
3. Provide strategic ideas and support for the modernization of databases and software systems, write and articulate system requirements, track, manage, and coordinate tasks, and maintain project documentation.
4. Participate in and perform data cleansing activities. Identify inadequacies and inconsistencies in data, presenting options and recommendations for modification of data sets.
5. Usage of query and reporting analysis tools.
6. Extract data from databases and data warehouses for reporting and to facilitate sharing between multiple data systems.
7. Develop and maintain data visualizations in departmental or enterprise systems.Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
23
Job family (Series)
Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- DAU participates in e-Verify with the DHS and USCIS.
Qualifications
You must have one year of specialized experience at the AD-1550-A (GS-11) grade level in Federal service or an equivalent position in the civilian sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities: Successfully perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate experience in: 1) Computer Science/Mathematics/2) written communication- Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
- At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.
- All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
- Other: Effective communicator, both oral and written, to all levels of leadership to include both internal and external interfaces.
- Ability to effectively work independently or on teams and with all organizational levels in performance of duties.
- Ability to gather, interpret, analyze and evaluate data, and present actionable information to leadership.
- Competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. Exhibit proficiency in many different Microsoft applications such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
Education
Additional information
DAU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. DAU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
For additional information on specific health benefits, life insurance, retirement, etc. please visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp.
For additional information on the Thrift Savings Plan please visit: http://www.tsp.gov.
For additional Veteran's information please visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/VetPreference.aspor http://www.fedshirevets.gov.- If selected for this position, you are subject to the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Initial appointment is made for a period of four years, conditional upon satisfactory completion of a DAU probationary period of one year. Every year, as part of an annual review, consideration is given to extending the appointment; thus service at DAU can be extended indefinitely.
- If selected for this position, you MUST be able to begin work within 90 days of acceptance
- Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1 year if one has not already been completed.
- Drug Testing: This position may be subject to random drug testing.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
Veterans' preference eligibility is treated as a positive factor when making a selection from external sources. It is applied when the organization makes a final selection from the candidates with substantially equal qualifications as described in the Best Meets Mission Requirements definition below. 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.
Best Meets Mission Requirements definition: Applicant has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies to substantially exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. This equates to the best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy and based on overall demonstrated experience, education, training, appraisals/evaluations, job-related awards, certifications, honors and relevant outside activities.
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Telework eligible
Yes as determined by agency policy