Data Scientist (Recent Graduate)
About The Position
The Data Scientist position is in the Human Resources Division at U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The role performs data queries and analysis using database and analytical tools and programming languages, and develops data-analytical visualizations. It contributes to defining data requirements and integrating technologies to collect, extract, engineer, and transform data from traditional and non-traditional sources. The position analyzes data sources to provide data-driven insights on streamlining processes and evaluating program operations. This is a Recent Graduates Program position. Participants take part in a one-year career development program involving formal training, job assignments, and mentorship. The position is at the GS-7/9 entry levels, with an opportunity for a permanent or term appointment after successful completion of the program, subject to the stated conversion requirements.
Requirements
- Be a recent graduate from a qualifying institution within two years of degree or certification; veterans whose military service obligation prevents timely application may have up to six years. Students with a degree conferral date on or before December 31, 2026, may be considered.
- Submit college transcripts and indicate the graduation or expected graduation date on the resume.
- Meet the individual occupational education requirement: a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field, or 30 semester hours of equivalent coursework plus additional education or appropriate experience.
- For GS-07, have one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-05, including analyzing data-modeling concepts and trends across systems, assisting with research and statistical analysis to improve program materials and documentation, and performing basic database and analytical queries; or qualify through one full year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.
- For GS-09, have one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-07, including supporting the planning, design, and implementation of data science applications, models, and data-use principles; participating in defining data requirements and integrating technologies to collect, extract, engineer, and transform data; and evaluating data and information-technology products and advances; or qualify through two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
- Education and experience may be combined where acceptable for the grade level.
- Be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a background investigation.
- Sign a Pathways Agreement.
- Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of application submission, subject to the announcement's stated assessment procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform queries using database and analytical tools, such as SQL Server, and programming languages, such as Python, R, and Java, to analyze data and develop data-analytical visualizations.
- Participate in defining data requirements and integrating technologies to collect, extract, engineer, and transform data from traditional and non-traditional sources.
- Analyze data sources to provide data-driven insights on streamlining processes and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations.
- Participate in formal training and job assignments and receive mentorship as part of the one-year Recent Graduates Program.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
