Data Analytics Specialist

Summary

This position is for a DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST, PD# T5878000, part of the Nevada National Guard.The purpose of this position is to be responsible for administering and coordinating a complex data analytics program across the Army and Air National Guard within the state with external recipients, ARNG units, ANG wings and Joint Forces Headquarters staff offices.

Duties

• Provides authoritative technical advice on all aspects of data analytics.
• Responsible for administering and coordinating a complex data analytics portfolio including Army and Air National Guard and highly technical special projects.
• Sets appropriate work priorities, applies knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines, and consistently follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation.
• The incumbent identifies, extracts, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources and develops meaningful program data, information, and reports in a variety of formats for presentation to and utilization by Senior Leaders, supervisors, and colleagues.
• The incumbent will research, design, develop and manage the content, design, layout, and features of different types of software such as analytical dashboards and various business intelligent tool
• Communicates and coordinates with content managers to ensure content conforms to Section 508, DoD, DFAS Site Office standards and policy, web design and content best practices.
• Utilizes expertise in interpreting, developing, and applying appropriate data to generate usable products that enable leaders to make informed decisions about the enterprise related to business processes, management, and efficiencies.
• Conducts studies, identifies trends, risks, and themes based on the data and information.
• Counsels and advises others including Federal staff, and recipients to accomplish the program goals.
• Keeps supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments.
• Responds to questions and resolves problems for staff.
• Provides leadership and significantly contributes to ad-hoc or regular workgroups within the data analytics management community.
• Inspects and reconciles data to ensure validity of information.
• Provides technical guidance in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, the agency, and Operational Directorates related to data analysis.
• Reviews and comments on proposed changes in rules or regulations, conducts special studies, and prepares position papers and special reports.
• Responds to letters, memos, phone calls, emails, etc. with recipient and Federal staff.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of National Guard programs (examples include Comptroller, Logistics, Real Property, Maintenance, and Human Resources).
• Applies appropriate program evaluation and measurement in order to prepare project papers and staff reports and provides briefings to JFHQ leaders, Staff personnel, unit/wing leaders, and respective program managers.
• Incumbent serves as the USPFO's principal authority and subject matter expert in all Data Analytics.
• Advises the USPFO, TAG, and other senior officials and staff regarding data analytics for current and future plans involving complex analysis and long-term projects and programs within the state NG.
• Develops and maintains a myriad of reports.
• Confirms and validates data prior to use for reports through systems of record.
• Delivers data that often flows through the National Guard with the USAF, USN, USMC, USAR, USA (Active Duty), DIA, DLA, DARPA, GSA, GPO, USDA, NASA, DOE, USCG, and more.
• May have limited leader responsibilities.
• Distributes and balances workload among employees.
• Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees.
• May approve leave for assigned employees.
• Completes annual performance appraisals.
• Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor.
• Recommends training needs for employees.
• Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Conditions of Employment
• A Knowledge Management Qualification/Certification is strongly preferred
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Education

There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant’s record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. Completed application package includes the following:
• Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified. 1.
• Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page
• Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience. Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement. Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies. Remove outdated or unrelated experience. Please visit the USAJOBS Help
• Center for more information: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. 2. OF-306
• Declaration for Federal Employment You will find the OF-306 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information".
• This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment. 3.
• SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification) You will find the SF-181 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf 4.
• Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You MUST also provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• An SF-50 is NOT acceptable documentation to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. 5.
• Other supporting documents: These Documents include but are not limited to SF50s (Current and Federal Employees) and current Transcript (Educational Requirements or Substitution of Experience for Education).
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications.
• For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above.
• Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE.
• Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
• We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.