Data Scientist

Bureau of Economic Analysis • Suitland, MD

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About The Position

This Data Scientist position is in the Industry Economics Division at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The announcement may also be used to fill other Data Scientist, ZP-1560-3 positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

The role involves independently performing technical duties related to operating, developing, and maintaining a SQL-based central processing system. The Data Scientist communicates economic and statistical information in writing and in person to high-level internal and external stakeholders, and analyzes statistical data across Divisions and Directorates for accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date. The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, and Selective Service registration when applicable. A one-year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses may not be paid. This is a non-bargaining-unit position and is announced under direct-hire authority.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum education requirement through a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field, with a major field of study appropriate for the position and at least at the baccalaureate level; alternatively, have courses equivalent to a 30-semester-hour major in such a field plus additional education or appropriate experience.
• For Band 3 (GS-11), have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band 2 (GS-9) in the Federal service, or qualify through the stated education or combination-of-education-and-experience alternatives.
• Specialized experience may include analyzing or manipulating economic statistics; creating data reports and visualizations; maintaining SQL-based central processing systems; writing and debugging computer code; and communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Specialized work must have used at least two of these tools: SQL, SAS, Stata, R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Alternatively, have three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment.
• Be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
• Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours after the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform technical duties related to the operation, development, and maintenance of a SQL-based central processing system.
• Communicate economic and statistical information in writing and in person to high-level stakeholders inside and outside the agency.
• Analyze statistical data across Divisions and Directorates for accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level