Data Scientist (Direct Hire)

Summary

Serve as a senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert. Informs NASA’s AI strategy, planning, policy, and governance. Provides direct support to the Chief AI and Data Officer on AI topics and develops AI implementation plans to maximize value while managing risks. Builds cross-agency relationships; develops shared awareness; equips the workforce with tools and training; and assures responsible AI use. Advances the adoption of AI to bolster Mission effectiveness and create efficiencies.

Requirements

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Applying advanced technical or policy knowledge in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning (AI/ML) for developing and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategies, governance boards, and policies; Guiding and tracking the integration of technology or products that use or apply AI/ML which may include neural networks, high performance computing (HPC), or other advance data science technologies, frameworks, models, systems, human-machine interfaces, or applications in an organization; Leading interdepartmental teamwork and collaboration that enable accomplishment of organizational AI objectives.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

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