data science Archives

USDS pilot to hire data scientists at 10 agencies closed in less than 2 days

The agencies plan to use subject matter expert-led assessments to determine if applicants qualify for the positions.

Jan 15, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

Federal Data Strategy Year 2 action plan will continue ‘foundational’ actions

Data governance, infrastructure and the workforce remain areas in need of improvement, said the chair of the federal CDO Council.

Dec 11, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

What comes after cyber for federal reskilling initiatives? Data science

The CIO Council is following "clear demand signals" and learning from what's already been done, Margie Graves said Thursday.

Nov 14, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

OMB, OPM and agencies partner to create data scientist occupational series

It's part of a broader goal to increase data literacy throughout government.

Oct 22, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Blue tone macro picture of numbers on a data printout paper with selective focus.

New OPM memo on hiring for data science skills: Just add (Data Scientist)

The memo gives agencies the go-ahead to add the parenthetical (Data Scientist) next to the official title for a variety of job listings.

Jul 2, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

The chief data officer at the Department of Defense, Michael Conlin, discusses data as a strategic asset, at the public meeting of the Defense Innovation Board, at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2018. The Defense Innovation Board comprises private-sector leaders and innovators to provide recommendations to the secretary of defense and other senior defense leaders in an effort to improve DOD’s processes and apply best practices. (DOD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Talent and data top DOD’s challenges for AI, chief data officer says

The Pentagon has made big plans to adopt artificial intelligence across the department, but two very large hurdles stand in the way of that goal, its new chief data…

Jan 17, 2019 By Carten Cordell

UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 18: The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is displayed in the foyer of the original headquarters building in Langley, Virginia, U.S., on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. CIA Director Leon Panetta said this week he never contemplated resigning over a newly begun Justice Department inquiry into tactics used during interrogations of terrorist suspects. (Photo by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

CIO Edwards pushes for data-savvy CIA workforce

Data is the “lifeblood” of the CIA, and because of that, CIO John Edwards stressed Tuesday, the agency needs to develop a data-savvy workforce to derive value…

Dec 4, 2018 By Billy Mitchell