Data Scientist with Security Clearance

About the Position: Serves as a Data Scientist GS-1560-14 located at Fort Bragg, NC.

Summary About the Position: Serves as a Data Scientist GS-1560-14 located at Fort Bragg, NC. Learn more about this agency Overview Accepting applications Open 09/10/2026 to 09/23/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Bragg, NC No matching locations found. Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary $131,342 - $170,750 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 14
Promotion potential
None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required Appointment type
Temporary promotion - 2 YEARS Occupations and job series

• 1560 Data Science Series

Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required
No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
MCGT-26-13057040-MP
Control number
884068800 This job is open to
Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Clarification from the agency See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply. Duties
Help

• Conduct code reviews using established software development standards to verify code quality.
• Develop predictive and inferential models using Python libraries (such as Scikit-learn or TensorFlow) to resolve operational challenges.
• Integrate analytical model outputs into operational systems using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Instruct team members in machine learning best practices to increase team proficiency.
• Manage analytical environments using the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and Bash scripting to ensure process automation.
• Translate complex analytical findings into executive-level written reports to inform strategic leadership decisions.
• Build interactive dashboards using Power BI to provide senior leaders with operational metrics.
• Execute data analytics upskilling programs across the command to increase workforce technical proficiency. Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Top secret clearance will require Sensitive Compartmented Info.
• This is a Temporary position intended to last 2 years.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees If you are not a current Army employee and would like to be considered for a Temporary Appointment NTE 1 Year position, please apply under Announcement MCGT-26-13057041-DHA. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirements for Data Scientist GS-1560-14

• 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. OR
• 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Architecting and deploying end-to-end machine learning models, statistical solutions, and advanced analytics pipelines to solve complex operational challenges; 2. Automating enterprise data ingestion, transformation, and analytical workflows using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, R), APIs, and cloud/hybrid SDKs; 3.

Designing and delivering executive-level interactive visualizations and decision-support products to communicate analytical insights to senior leadership; 4. Leading data initiatives, mentoring technical teams, or executing data literacy programs to drive organizational data-driven decision-making; and 5. Utilizing, configuring, or developing workflows within enterprise data operating and ontology platforms (such as Maven Smart System, Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, or comparable enterprise data fabric platforms) to integrate disparate data sources and deliver operational analytics..

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education 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 and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Information Technology Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Student Loan Repayment, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Advanced in Hire and Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 YEAR by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire C