Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security& Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Data Scientist GS-1560-14 located at Fort Bragg, NC. Overview
Help 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
Term - 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-26-13057041-DHA
Control number
884068500 This job is open to
Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties
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• 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: US Citizens If you are a current Army employee with competitive status and would like to be considered for a Temporary Promotion, Reassignment, or Change to Lower Grade, please apply under Announcement MCGT-26-13057040-MP 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).

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 may be authorized and Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
• Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 YEARS. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
• Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a TERM appointment will be appointed/converted into a TERM appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. This recruitment is using a Structured Resume Review assessment proce