Supervisory Data Scientist

About the role

Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Program Integrity, Data Analytics and Systems Group (DASG), Division of Investigative & Business Analytics (DIBA).

As a Supervisory Data Scientist, GS-1560-14, you will serve as Deputy Division Director, directing data science, investigative analytics, workforce operations, and program management to detect fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments.

What you will do

• Directing advanced data science and investigative analytics supporting fraud detection, improper payment identification, payment suspensions, and program integrity operations.
• Supervising multidisciplinary federal and contractor staff by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, resolving personnel matters, and developing workforce capabilities.
• Developing and overseeing predictive models, machine learning methods, anomaly detection techniques, algorithms, and analytical workflows for enterprise-scale Medicare and Medicaid data.
• Managing investigative analytics programs, contractor support, project planning, budgets, acquisitions, risks, and resources to ensure timely and accurate delivery of mission-critical products.
• Advising executive leadership and partner organizations by translating complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for investigations, resource allocation, policy, and fraud prevention strategies.

Education

Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: A. Possess a degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position.

The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR B. Possess a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above.

Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating.

Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: ***

How you will be evaluated

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines.

Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

A Subject Matter Expert may assist in the resume review process to help determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Accountability Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are REQUIRED: 1.
• Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
• NOTE: As of September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes that are two pages or less in length.
• Your resume must indicate your citizenship and whether you are registered with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
• Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable), including the start and end dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment, along with the number of hours worked per week.
• For work in the Federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s).
• Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
• For resume and application tips, visit: *** 2.
• CMS Required Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc.).
• Required documents may be necessary to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
• Click here for a detailed description of the required documents.
• Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.
• Since this position requires specific education, you must submit a transcript attesting to your possession of the required education.
• You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed, indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received.
• An official transcript is required if you are selected for the position.
• If selected, you must provide an original document before the final job offer may be extended.
• If you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.
• College Transcripts and Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to the education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website.
• This list, which may not be all-inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement of any specific agency.
• If you are applying for a position for which a state license is issued (e.g., physician, engineer, attorney), possession of a valid and current U.S. professional license by a graduate of a foreign professional school or program is sufficient proof that the foreign education has been determined to be equivalent to the requisite U.S. professional education in that occupational field.
• PLEASE NOTE: A complete application package includes the online application, resume, transcripts, and CMS required documents.
• Please carefully review the full job announcement, which includes the "Required Documents" and "How to Apply" sections.
• Failure to submit the online application, resume, transcripts, and CMS required documents will result in your not being considered for employment.
• IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
• We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
• Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Official Position Title (include series and grade if Federal job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Determining length of general or specialized experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information WILL result in a finding of ineligible.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Within 30 business days of the closing date,10/02/2026, you may check your status online by logging into your USAJOBS account (***). We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed.

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Required Financial Disclosure: Not Required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement.

CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position.

Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at ***