Program Analyst (Data Analytics)
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San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
As a Program Analyst (Data Analytics) you will provide advice to leadership at the Division and/or Branch level in leading and coordinating the efforts of other Agency professionals and contractors in solving complex and far reaching data management issues and problems.
Location of position: GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program Management Service Center
We are currently filling one vacancy but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This position can be located in any of the following locations: Kansas City MO; Fort Worth TX; Lakewood CO; Tacoma WA; Washington DC; Atlanta GA; Boston MA; Chicago IL; New York NY; Philadelphia PA; San Francisco CA.
As a Program Analyst (Data Analytics) you will perform the following duties:
- Serves as a senior Program Analyst (Data Analytics) and advisor to leadership at the Division and/or Branch level in leading and coordinating the efforts of other Agency professionals and contractors in solving complex and far reaching data management issues and problems for a wide range of systems applications and customers.
- Translates complex concepts findings and limitations into concise plain language. Closely ties findings and conclusions into the agency mission original problem statement and team objectives. Researches and designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling where appropriate. Collaborates with teammates customers and stakeholders in a reproducible and organized manner.
- Conducts observational analyses using software and/or programming languages such as Python or Java and declarative query languages such as SQL to explore/group data test hypotheses predict outcomes and inform decisions. Derives meaning from big data (i.e. datasets that may be large disparate unstructured and/or complex) including structured loosely structured and unstructured data.
- Consults with stakeholders and customers and applies analytics processes to the planning design and implementationof new and improved information systems to meet thebusiness requirements of customer organizations.
- Provides technical advice in the development andanalysis of pilot initiatives and applications and makesrecommendations to management on the use of suchtechnology as it relates to Agency data.
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date if applicable
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
- Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
If selected you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict or an appearance of conflict exists between your financial interest and this position.
To evaluate your qualifications your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated we recommend including the following information:
Name address telephone number email address;
Job Title (if Federal Service provide series and grade; if not in GS plan provide GS equivalent grade);
Relevant work experienceshould include employer name job title start and end dates (month/year) the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
Education certifications or licensuresIf the job announcement requires any education certifications or licensures make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.
Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications you may be rated ineligible.
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
TheGS-14 salary range starts at $127829per year. Locality will be determined based on duty location.
To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to theGS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is leading and coordinating efforts in solving complex and far reaching data management issues and problems; applying a wide range of quantitative methods to identify problems identify extract and analyze data. This experience must include:
- Conducting data analysis to improve program effectiveness and efficiency;
- Collaborating with customers to implement information systems;
- Executing observational analyses using software and/or programming languages (such as R. Python SQL or SAS) to explore/group data test hypotheses predict outcomes and inform decisions for the Multiple Award Schedule; AND
- Developing business data systems to present information to senior executive for use in the decision making process.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their profile. This willallow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
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 Experience:
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