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Data/AI · Work role code 423

Data Scientist

"Uncovers and explains actionable insights from data by combining scientific method, math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, AI, and storytelling.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 506Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.Additional
  • 5030Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations.Core
  • 5120Conduct hypothesis testing using statistical processes.Core
  • 5550Program custom algorithms.Core
  • 5640Utilize technical documentation or resources to implement a new mathematical, data science, or computer science method.Core
  • 5853Build predictive, prescriptive, or descriptive models in collaboration with stakeholders.Core
  • 5854Collaborate with appropriate personnel to address Personal Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and other data privacy and data reusability concerns for AI solutions.Additional
  • 5884Evaluate energy implications (graphical processing unit, tensor processing unit, etc.) when designing AI solutions.Additional
  • 5896Maintain current knowledge of advancements in DoD AI Ethical Principles and Responsible AI.Additional
  • 5906Plan and conduct complex analytical, mathematical, and statistical research that informs operational requirements.Core
  • 5907Plan, coordinate, and execute complex studies using advanced data modeling techniques and procedures, data trend analysis, and data algorithms.Core
  • 5924Train and evaluate machine learning models.Core
  • 5927Write and document reproducible code.Core
  • 6790AUtilize open source languages, as appropriate, and apply quantitative techniques (e.g., descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling, experimental design, parametric and non-parametric tests of difference, ordinary least squares regression, general line).Core
  • 7002Assist integrated project teams identify, curate, and manage test data.Core

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 21AKnowledge of statistical/machine learning algorithms.Core
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 35Knowledge of digital rights management.Additional
  • 75AKnowledge of mathematics, including logarithms, trigonometry, linear algebra, calculus, statistics, and operational analysis.Core
  • 102Knowledge of programming language structures and logic.Core
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 942Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.Additional
  • 1034AKnowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.Additional
  • 1034CKnowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.Additional
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 6290Knowledge of how to leverage government research and development centers, think tanks, academic research, and industry systems.Additional
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7020Knowledge of DoD AI Ethical Principles (e.g., responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable).Additional
  • 7029Knowledge of how to collect, store, and monitor data.Core
  • 7036Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government.Additional
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 166Skill in conducting queries and developing algorithms to analyze data structures.Core
  • 172Skill in creating and utilizing mathematical or statistical models.Core
  • 3756Skill in developing or recommending analytic approaches or solutions to problems and situations for which information is incomplete or for which no precedent exists.Core
  • 6490Skill in assessing the predictive power and subsequent generalizability of a model.Core
  • 6570Skill in identifying hidden patterns or relationships.Core
  • 6651Skill in Regression Analysis (e.g., Hierarchical Stepwise, Generalized Linear Model, Ordinary Least Squares, Tree-Based Methods, Logistic).Core
  • 6750Skill in using outlier identification and removal techniques.Core
  • 6760Skill in writing scripts using R, Python, PIG, HIVE, SQL, etc.Core
  • 7071Skill in labeling data to make it more discoverable and understandable.Core
  • 7078Skill in using deep learning approaches to build machine learning models.Additional

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 1120Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.Core
  • 3080Ability to use and understand complex mathematical concepts (e.g., discrete math).Core
  • 6050Ability to build complex data structures and high-level programming languages.Core
  • 6060Ability to collect, verify, and validate test data.Core
  • 6120Ability to dissect a problem and examine the interrelationships between data that may appear unrelated.Core

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