IT Program Manager (Data Management) (Data Scientist)

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Enterprise Architecture and Data Group (EADG). As a IT Program Manager (Data Management) (Data Scientist), GS-2210-13, you will provide high-level technical expertise to accomplish analysis of options and development of the design for advanced data systems, software, and complex programming specifications.

Advises CMS staff and contractors on complex data management issues, using SAS, R, and Python to analyze large datasets (beneficiary health, claims, demographics) and turn findings into visualizations and plain-language reports for leadership. Provides technical advice to the Group Director and Deputy Director on pilot initiatives, new data science technologies, and IT security compliance, while serving as a resource to junior analysts and contractor staff. Leads and coordinates federal and contractor staff on large-scale, complex data management projects, overseeing cost, schedule, risk, and quality management while developing and maintaining the agency's database systems and procedures. May serve as Business Function Lead, Subject-Matter Expert, or Contracting Officer's Representative, monitoring contractor performance and developing procurement support materials like acquisition plans and statements of work. Acts as the technical expert on IT data management, designing systems for data ingestion and storage at scale, improving data quality, and representing CMS on interagency and national data standardization committees.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. Basic Requirement: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; AND 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: . 1.Planning, developing, implementing, or administering systems for data acquisition, storage, and retrieval; AND 2.Leading cross-functional teams (e.g., policy analysts, data engineers, contractors) in executing data management projects to include developing project plans, requirements, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress; AND 3.Providing technical advice or recommendations on the development, implementation, oversight and modernization of existing data science technologies. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100742

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