Survey Statistician

U.S. Census Bureau • Suitland, MD

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Survey Statisticians for multiple directorates at its headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The position involves conducting censuses and surveys that produce data about the American people and the economy, and applying statistical theory, techniques, and methods to a range of statistical studies, projects, and programs. Employees research and evaluate data quality, verify data validity, and review and analyze survey data using statistical techniques and software. They also build and maintain schedules governing data content, collection, dissemination, instrument design, analysis, and system design modifications.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• A USA Hire assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours of submitting the application.
• Meet the minimum education requirement: a degree including 15 semester hours in statistics (or mathematics and statistics, with at least 6 semester hours in statistics) and 9 additional semester hours in specified sciences or social sciences; alternatively, a combination of qualifying coursework and appropriate experience or additional education.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-9, demonstrating at least 3 listed experience areas; alternatively, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a doctoral degree, or a doctoral degree.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11, demonstrating at least 4 listed experience areas. Education cannot substitute for experience at this level.
• Specialized experience areas include technical advice, instruction, and training; statistical data review and analysis using software such as SAS, R, or Python; questionnaire and instrument design, development, and testing; writing data-collection procedures, documentation, or training guides; research to evaluate data quality and verify validity; and collecting, processing, and analyzing data while leading or coordinating simultaneous projects.
• Experience may include paid or unpaid work, including qualifying volunteer work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct censuses and surveys that produce data about the American people and the economy.
• Apply statistical theories, techniques, and methods to statistical studies, projects, and programs.
• Research and evaluate data quality and verify the validity of data.
• Review and analyze survey data using statistical techniques and statistical software.
• Build and maintain schedules for data content, collection, dissemination, instrument design, analysis, and system design modifications.
• Depending on grade and experience, provide technical advice, instruction, and training; assist with questionnaire design, instrument development, and testing; write procedures, documentation, or training guides; and collect, process, and analyze data while leading or coordinating simultaneous projects.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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