CHIEF DATA SCIENTIST

The JMD Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) leads the DOJ's information technology (IT) and cybersecurity programs, setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and orchestrating IT operations, cybersecurity, and resource management within the OCIO and between OCIO and DOJ component agencies. The CIO has oversight responsibility for all IT acquisitions across the Department and IT budget requests of the Department's component agencies.

*Note: This is a Senior Level position (SL). Most senior level employees are in non-executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above GS-15. The position duties are primarily leading teams and projects, and do not meet the SES functional criteria. This position is located within the Justice Management Division-Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) DOJ Headquarters in Washington D.C.OCIO is responsible for establishing DOJ-wide data and IT strategy in alignment with the priorities of the Attorney General and the President and in support of the broader law enforcement community; overseeing the engineering, design, acquisition, implementation, and operation of DOJ technology infrastructure and services, including IT processing facilities and telecommunications; establishing and maintaining Department-wide policies, standards, and procedures for data processing, automated information systems, and network security; and coordinating, planning, developing, implementing, and assessing major applications and office automation capabilities for DOJ end users. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the DOJ OCIO senior leader on enterprise data strategy, governance, and architecture, leading the development and implementation of data-driven solutions, advanced analytics, and technology innovation to support mission-critical operations, inform executive decision-making, and enhance organizational performance across DOJ OCIO.Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading DOJ OCIO enterprise data strategy and governance to align data policies, standards, stewardship, and lifecycle practices with mission and organizational priorities. Advising the CIO and senior leadership on data strategy, analytics, emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities to support mission-critical decisions. Leading enterprise data architecture and modernization to provide secure, scalable, interoperable, and resilient data environments. Directing the integration and management of structured and unstructured data to improve data access, interoperability, and enterprise utilization. Leading advanced analytics, AI, ML, and data science initiatives to transform complex data into actionable mission and strategic insights. Directing the development of analytical models and methodologies to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities for informed decision-making. Leading the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to modernize data, analytics, automation, and processing capabilities. Ensuring data governance and investment practices comply with Federal requirements including cybersecurity laws, NIST, FISMA, OMB guidance, and DOJ OCIO policies.

Conditions of Employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. If selected, you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.

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