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As an IT Program Manager (Data Management) (Data Scientist), GS-2210-13, you will provide technical expertise to accomplish analysis and development of the design for advanced data systems, software, and complex programming specifications. Analyses generally inform decisions about how to design, implement, and evaluate national health insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Marketplace Exchange/private health insurance.
04/10/2023 to 04/13/2023
$84,546 - $109,908 per year
This is the BASE salary for the position. Please see "Additional Information" for locality pay rates.
GS 13
Many vacancies in the following location:
Yes - This is a remote position; however, the position reports to Woodlawn, MD, on a periodic basis.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 10% for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
CMS-DSCMS-23-11919941-DE
718410300
Meet all Three (3) Required Competencies:
Communications and Collaboration: Prepare written, technical and non-technical, documents and presentations of data analysis findings for diverse audiences; e.g., end users, senior leadership, and other non-technical audiences. Collaborate using tools like GitHub in a reproducible and organized manner on urgent project work while being responsive to a variety of stakeholders and team members with varying technical skills.
Data Analysis: Conduct observational analyses using program language (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL, Stata, etc.) to explore data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Derive meaning from structured, loosely structured, and unstructured data. Comfortable working with large datasets and numerous confounding variables. Mathematical and statistical expertise regarding appropriate analytical data methods.
Data Wrangling: Programmatically transform, combine, and clean data in preparation for analysis. Apply appropriate techniques for dealing with imperfect data such as probabilistic matching and imputation of missing values. Document data definitions and issues for future reference.
Meet at least One (1) of Three (3) Additional Competencies:
Data Visualization: Use code-based and other data visualization tools (e.g., R, Python, D3, Tableau) to create graphics, charts, and complex data visualizations. Research and design visualizations tailored to specific audiences, including interactivity and narrative storytelling where appropriate.
Data Source Monitoring and Improvement: Ensure that data sources are fit for their intended purpose through assessment of current data quality, monitoring for incoming changes in data quality, and improvement of data quality. Recommend improvements to upstream processes to improve data quality.
Data Engineering at Scale: Design, develop, and operate systems for acquiring, ingesting, storing, and analyzing data at scale. Use data parallelization techniques or streaming technologies to process data. Monitor data flows and stored datasets to make improvements to data collection and ingestion mechanisms.
In addition, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below..
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes--American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
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Remote-Out Positions at CMS: This is a remote position; however, the position reports to a CMS Office on a periodic basis (e.g. 1-2 times per year). Requirements to report to the office will vary and can be discussed at the time of interview. As such, your pay will be based on your home address. For more information on locality and pay scales, please click here. Your worksite must be within the United States and you must adhere to all regulations and policies regarding remote work at CMS and in the federal government, including the signing of a remote work agreement.
All current or former federal employees should upload a SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The evaluation process for this job is different from a typical job announcement.
The technical qualifications for this position will be evaluated by subject matter experts. Apply only if you meet the qualifications.
Resume Review
Subject matter experts will review the first two pages of your work experience to determine your technical qualifications for your chosen role(s) based on the required competencies.
Practical Assessment
Your response to the practical assessment will be used to measure your depth of knowledge in relation to the required competencies for the position. If you pass the practical assessment you will have at least one qualifying phone interview with a subject matter expert.
Qualifying Phone Interviews
If the subject matter experts determine that your resume reflects the required competencies, you will have at least one phone interview to further assess whether your experience meets the required competencies for your chosen role(s). You may meet with more than one subject matter expert for a determination to be made.
Ranking and Preference
Preference will be applied to applicants who move forward after the qualifying phone interviews.
Future Consideration
If you are not selected for this position you may be considered for similar positions at the agency for up to one year from the date the certificates are issued.
All current or former federal employees should upload a SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action.
Only the first 2 pages of work experience of your submitted resume will be reviewed.
Uploading your resume as a PDF will ensure the reviewer is looking at the same two (2) pages you intended.
All applicants must submit a resume.
Note: Feel free to use your preferred resume, but ensure that the qualifications for this job are reflected in the first two (2) pages of your work experience on your resume.
Additional Forms REQUIRED Prior to Appointment:
Your complete application package, as described in the "Required Documents" section, must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 04/14/2023 to receive consideration. Please keep in mind this job will close when we have received 250 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
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