Data Scientist - job 9 of 9

WHAT IS THE (RAAS) RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALTYICS AND STATISTICS DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions ... Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics Data Management The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Applies professional knowledge of computer science, mathematical, statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design, and construct new processes for analytical modeling, interpreting models, and/or reporting quantitative information, trends, relationships, and correlations among or within data. Advises on the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve the efficiency of program operations. Analyzes a variety of data sources to provide data driven insights to the RAAS organization to streamline processes. Utilizes an in-depth knowledge of data science techniques and methodologies such as machine learning, predictive analysis, prescriptive analysis and optimization, and other emerging analytical techniques to assist, consult, or lead others in the application of data science techniques. Defines and documents the specific analytics approaches applied in project delivery; establishing success metrics to be used in satisfying business's requirements for project outcomes; and establishing key performance indicators to be used in ongoing reporting that measure the value creation delivered by the project over time. Interprets, develops, adapts, and coordinates analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and program requirements of the Service and their impact on Service operations and resources. Accordingly, the incumbent advises and negotiates acceptance of conflicting issues with management in the formulation of specific policies. The incumbent directs RAAS personnel in all areas of the project and serves as a mentor to junior data scientists. The incumbent provides advisory and analytical support to all levels of management, including division-wide and/or cross-divisional tasks and applies critical thinking, problem solving and ability to communicate complex analysis to advance the use of data-driven decision making in RAAS operations. Directs, coaches, and mentors' junior staff in product design so there is a skillset in continual product refinement, reviews work of other analysts, provides feedback to management regarding staff performance, and demonstrates leadership in the office including regular assignments as acting manager. As a group leader, typically makes individual project assignments to team members, provides program and administrative guidance and assistance, and reviews completed work for overall adequacy