Director of Data Analytics

Director of Data Analytics

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $167603 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference.

Major Duties:

• As the Director of Data Analytics, you will direct the vision, strategy, and execution on leveraging data to strengthen the OIG's oversight of DOT programs and drive critical decision-making and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of skilled data analysts and economists to generate data-driven insights and solutions across the OIG, including in support of audits, investigations, and management functions. Plan, assign, and review work; set priorities and milestones; and review work performance. Serve as the authoritative source to guide the OIG's use of data analytics for planning, decision-making, analysis, and reporting. Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data analytics, recommending and implementing new tools and methodologies as appropriate. Develop and oversee data governance, policies, and standards; ensure quality, accuracy, and security of data assets; and manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of data models, algorithms, and analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the OIG to identify opportunities for leveraging data to support audit and investigative work, solve complex business problems, and drive innovation. Build and maintain relationships with outside data experts and counterparts in the DOT, other OIGs, and other organizations. Participate in data initiatives initiated by the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency. Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders through clear and compelling data visualizations, presentations, and reports.

Qualifications: Candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal service. Non-government experience should be of similar complexity. Examples of specialized experience includes: Leading the vision, strategy, and execution of data science work. Oversee work applying data science methods, principles, or tools such as modeling techniques, data visualization, statistical analysis, and data governance. Planning, organizing, and leading team planning efforts that align work with organizational priorities that reflect the consensus of the organization. Consistently validate planning with key stakeholders to communicate progress and embrace new requirements. Partnering with stakeholders and customers to identify needs and deliver value. As appropriate, identifies approaches to pilot novel solutions to meet customers' latent and manifested needs, AND Leading a team of experts in a technical field. Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies: Data Analytics & Technical Competence Data Governance & Quality Management Strategic Leadership, Program & Workforce Management Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building Technology & Innovation Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the responses provided in the questionnaire are fully supported by your resume, that your resume is detailed and you have highlighted your most relevant experience for this position (to include starting and ending dates of employment for each position held), and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22