Supervisory Data Scientist

The Supervisory Data Scientist serves as the Precision Medicine Bioinformatics Lead within the Veterans Health Administration's National Oncology Program. The position directs national precision medicine data initiatives, oversees genomic data integration and analytics, develops strategies supporting clinical decision-making and research, and supervises professional staff to improve the quality, effectiveness, and delivery of Veteran healthcare services.

This announcement will close on 10/28/2026. The first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of national precision medicine data initiatives supporting oncology, pharmacogenomics, germline genetics, clinical decision-making, and research. Develops and implements enterprise-wide strategies, standards, and procedures for genomic data architecture, integration, storage, quality, and management. Leads the development of data analytics, database structures, querying capabilities, and visualization tools to support precision medicine research and healthcare operations. Evaluates program effectiveness through quantitative and qualitative analyses, identifies operational deficiencies, and implements quality improvement initiatives. Provides technical expertise and guidance to senior leadership, clinical personnel, researchers, and external organizations on precision medicine data policies and operational requirements. Directs program operations involving resource utilization, procurement support, information security, regulatory compliance, super intelligence, and reporting of program performance. Supervises professional staff by assigning work, establishing priorities and performance standards, evaluating performance, mentoring employees, and identifying training and development needs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Functional Statement #: 47064-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.