Data Scientist

Department of Energy Headquarters • Folsom, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer – Power Marketing Administration HR Shared Service Center at the Department of Energy. The Data Scientist drives strategic workforce solutions by developing advanced analytical models and providing data-driven counsel to management on human resources optimization and planning. This is not a remote position; the selectee must be physically present at one of the listed duty locations.

The role leads the strategic vision and execution of HR analytical tool development and deployment. It designs and implements advanced workforce analytics, including predictive and analytical tools, automated reporting pipelines, dashboards, and custom platforms to inform strategic recommendations for complex workforce challenges. The position conducts workforce planning, position management, and strategy studies using predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic analytics to uncover insights, forecast trends, and simulate policy impacts. It also provides expert technical assistance on data analysis, statistical techniques, experimental design, and new data science tools, and leads engagements across DOE, Human Capital, and the PMAs to identify methods for workforce planning and strategy.

The position requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, suitability for federal employment, and may require completion of a probationary period. Applicants must meet the stated education and specialized-experience requirements for the grade level sought. A positive education requirement applies, and copies of college transcripts must be submitted through the online application system. The announcement may be used to fill similar DOE vacancies. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be available with an employment agreement; PCS costs are not authorized. Eligible new federal employees may request credit for qualifying non-federal experience or active-duty service when determining annual-leave accrual, subject to approval before appointment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet the basic education requirement: a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field, with a major field of study appropriate to the position at least at the baccalaureate level; alternatively, qualifying courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) plus additional education or appropriate experience.
• For GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, meeting at least 3 of 4 listed experience statements: analyzing structured HR or organizational datasets using basic statistical or computational techniques; cleaning, transforming, and preparing datasets using analytical software or programming tools such as Python, R, or SQL; developing written summaries, visualizations, or analytical reports for internal stakeholders; or using analytical tools or scripts to automate standard reporting or support basic analytical products.
• For GS-13, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, meeting at least 3 of 5 listed experience statements: designing, developing, and validating advanced analytical models; leading development, automation, and deployment of analytical tools, dashboards, or data pipelines using large or multi-source HR datasets; conducting comprehensive workforce studies or evaluations with advanced methods; preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, scientific analyses, or technical documentation; or providing expert guidance on data governance, ethical modeling, privacy, or analytical best practices.
• Submit copies of college transcripts through the online application system; education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by a recognized organization.
• Limit the resume to no more than two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed if a longer resume is submitted.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants selected under the stated authority may be required to serve a one-year probationary period; a DOE career-status employee may also be required to serve a new one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and execution for HR analytical tool development and deployment.
• Design and implement advanced workforce predictive and analytical tools.
• Develop scalable automated reporting pipelines, high-fidelity dashboards, and custom platforms that inform strategic recommendations for complex workforce challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive studies in workforce planning, position management, and strategy development using predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic analytics to uncover insights, forecast trends, and simulate policy impacts.
• Provide expert technical assistance and guidance on advanced data analysis, statistical techniques, experimental design, and effective use of new data science tools.
• Lead engagements with personnel across DOE, Human Capital, and the PMAs to identify advanced analytical techniques and methods for workforce planning and strategy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Potential eligibility for a recruitment or relocation incentive, subject to an employment agreement.
• Potential credit for qualifying job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward annual-leave accrual, subject to prior request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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