Summary

The Division of Trading and Markets is seeking a forward-thinking dynamic Data Scientist-Data Officer (Data and Records Information Officer) with strong skills in modern data platforms, advanced analysis technologies and information management to support data driven informed decision-making and innovation. This position requires a blend of technical depth, legal and regulatory understanding, collaboration and communication skills, and a creative, solution-oriented mindset and passion for data.

Duties

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In this role as a Data and Records Information Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Developing, planning, communicating, implementing, and managing data architecture and data solutions that enable division staff to fully leverage SEC data in a secure, efficient, and impactful way. Working in close collaboration with the Office of the Chief Data Officer, the Office of Information Technology, Office of Records Management Services and the division user community.
• Serving as the division's subject matter expert for data and records initiatives, providing hands-on leadership and technical direction for data and records projects.
• Conducting assessments of emerging data and IT trends, actively participating in working groups, and providing recommendations on new technologies. Contributing to the development, testing, and validation of data products and solutions to meet division and SEC needs.
• Providing expert analysis and guidance on existing and proposed data sources, data models, data infrastructure, data services, and data management practices. Advising on data issues, contributing to strategic direction and process improvements, informing development of current and future data stores and feeds, strengthening internal controls, and driving approved implementations
• As a subject matter expert, responding to requests for guidance and assistance from stakeholders within and outside the agency, applying up-to-date and highly technical knowledge of data while adhering to federal policies and requirements.
• Delivering timely, clear, and actionable technical and data solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Preparing and communicating guidance on complex data issues using a variety of visual and analytical formats.
• Providing advanced technical expertise in the design, development, implementation, and oversight of innovative technologies and platforms that support data access and data usage. Leads or conducts comprehensive studies, surveys, reviews, and research projects involving complex or unstructured data.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.

Qualifications

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the HowYou Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

1. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
   
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2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement

SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level:

1. Facilitating the implementation of multiple data-sharing mechanisms (i.e. data-sharing agreements, secure data-exchange workflows, and/or access-controlled repositories) using information-sharing theory, policies, procedures, and technologies; AND
2. Developing and executing organizational data strategies that protect and optimize agency and industry data assets and ensure their secure, strategic, and mission-aligned use; AND
3. Leading and advancing the integration of artificial intelligence to transform lifecycle management of data and records and ensure compliance with data governance standards, federal records requirement, and information management laws/regulations; AND
4. Designing and maintaining large-scale interdependent data sets while ensuring data quality.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

• Data Governance Management - Establishes policies, standards, and operating models for data quality, privacy, lineage, and stewardship across the lifecycle of data and records.
• Technology Awareness and Innovation - Maintains awareness of emerging data platforms and analytics/ AI/ML capabilities and uses this knowledge to introduce and share relevant advancements that strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.
• Data Engineering - Performs analysis, builds data pipelines and models, and recommends solutions in line with Federal regulations, factoring in general and specific considerations for decisions and next steps.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.

Applicants may also find the following helpful:

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice.

Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.

Additional information

Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency.

SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please click here for a compensation overview.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Benefits

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