Data Scientist

US-Bureau-of-Economic-Analysi; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Economic Analysis invites applications for a Data Scientist in the Industry Economics Division in Suitland, MD. This position is a GS-11 level with responsibilities that include analyzing economic statistics, creating data reports and visualizations, and maintaining central processing systems.

Candidates should be proficient in programming and data tools, and able to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Degree in math, statistics, CS, data science or related field.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Experience with economic statistics and data reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manipulate economic statistics.
• Create data reports and visualizations.
• Maintain SQL-based central processing systems.
• Write and debug computer code.
• Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Programming

Communication

Statistical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Combination of education and experience

Tools

SQL

SAS

Stata

R

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

This vacancy is for a Data Scientist position in the Industry Economics Division located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may 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.

Minimum Education Requirement:

A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

AND

Specialized Experience:

In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below.

For the Band 3 (GS-11), you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the Band 2 (GS-9) in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: analyzing and/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 both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This work must have been conducted using at least two of the following tools: SQL, SAS, Stata, R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI.

OR

Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

Possess a combination of education and experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.