Data Analyst

About the role

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Safety and Code Compliance.

The incumbent serves as a Data Analyst and is responsible for collecting data, conducting data and trend analyses, tracking metrics, design flow charts and identifying process improvement opportunities, producing customized reports and presentations, and providing authoritative guidance to OSCC leaders.

What you will do

• This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Safety and Code Compliance.
• The incumbent acts in the capacity as a Process Improvement and Analytics Manager and is responsible for collecting data, conducting data and trend analyses, tracking metrics, design flow charts and identifying process improvement opportunities, producing customized reports and presentations, and providing authoritative guidance to SCC leaders and employees utilizing knowledge gained from SCC program directors to accomplish the AOC Vision and Mission.
• Additionally, he/she serves as SCC's Subject Matter Expert on the AOC Data Technical Council and other working groups, providing technical expertise and strategic input on data governance, data management, risk data, and enterprise-wide initiatives that support informed decision-making and organizational objectives.
• Major Duties: Data Analysis and Reporting Coordinates SCC data collection and analysis, message development and report writing.
• Contributes to primary data collection and analysis by applying sound analytical concepts and methods to develop a thorough knowledge of relevant data sources and data files and interpret data to determine patterns or trends.
• Using Six Sigma methodology and analytics, improve the SCC processes for data collections.
• Assess jurisdictions and offices current safety trends analyses spaces to accomplish the AOC mission and vision.
• Works with SCC and external collaborating colleagues to develop data products, analytics, reports, and documents.
• Consults with SCC program directors, internal stakeholders, and data consumers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design for products to evaluate programs effectiveness and develop predictions for future metrics.
• Translates complex findings and data into concise, and clear language.
• Designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling with data where appropriate.
• Organizes, analyzes, interprets data to inform decision makers and drive successful operations and projects.
• Utilizes data from multiple sources to produce reports and visualizations.
• Executes cross functional management analysis to identify opportunities to leverage data to identify risk, solve problems, garner organization efficiencies and identify opportunities.
• Supports organizational goals by calculating key performance indicators identified in the SCC strategic plan.
• Prepares briefings, correspondence and effectively articulates report findings.
• Collaborates with other AOC and SCC employees, as well as external collaborators, to draw insights from a broad range of data sources, including survey data, digital metrics and more.
• Supports the validation and verification of available data and assesses its useful to perform required tasks.
• Analyzes and evaluates quantitative and qualitative outcomes related to data and report requests and OSCC operations and projects.
• Utilizes results and information gathered through the evaluations to support OSCC leadership and mission-related goals and objectives.
• Data Coordination and Process Improvement Leads complex, cross-organizational, cross-functional data-driven process improvement projects.
• Identifies, develops, and implements process improvement best practices, including establishing standards as required.
• Collaborates with internal and external (both domestic and international) colleagues on small- and large-scale initiatives and projects.
• Provides review, advice and guidance to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on a variety of metrics-related policies, procedures and targets that impact the AOC s workforce and projects safety, Serves as a primary advisor on areas such as key performance indicators, organizational alignment across the AOC, enterprise risk, and internal and external data calls.
• Assesses the need for newly written or modified policies and procedures governing the OSCC's operations related to areas of involvement and expertise.
• Works with leadership team and other OSCC employees to develop and disseminate internal policies and standard operating procedures related to metrics.
• Contractor Oversight Checks the submissions developed by and the performance of contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents and coordinates and negotiates with contractors as necessary when disputes arise.
• Produces documents for a wide range of engineering products, either in the form of an invitation for bid or a purchase requisition.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned projects.
• Utilizes knowledge of and comply with applicable Occupational Safety an Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, and AOC rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C.
• 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

How you will be evaluated

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies: KSA 1: Data Analytics KSA 2: Oral Communication KSA 3: Written Communication You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
• To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
• The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
• No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
• Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates (MM/DD/YR), duties and accomplishments.
• Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
• If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
• At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
• For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
• If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
• If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
• Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

Benefits

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience.

The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

What to expect next

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You can check the status of your application by logging into ***

You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.

Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement.

If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit ***

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency.

A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.

The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States.

If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system.

For more information on E-Verify, please visit *** The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.