Data Scientist

Drug Enforcement Administration; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—Office of Diversion Control Operations, Data Analysis Unit—seeks a data-focused analyst to devise methodologies and data structures that transform raw data into actionable information for advanced analysis.

Required are degrees in math, statistics, CS, data science, or related fields and at least one year of specialized experience at or above GS-12 level, including data management, reporting, and data extraction activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field at the baccalaureate level
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Specialized experience includes organizing data for analysis, authoring analyses, developing data extraction queries and evaluating data validity

Responsibilities

• Utilize data management systems to organize data into usable information for analysis
• Develop queries for data extraction and data processing
• Author formal analysis reports and assessments to support decision making
• Conduct studies to determine the validity of data, methodologies, or results of information/analysis

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Statistical methods

Communication of findings

Education

Mathematics degree

Statistics degree

Computer Science degree

Data Science degree

Tools

Data management systems

SQL queries

Data extraction

Job description

This position is located in the DEA, Office of Diversion Control Operations, Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Data Analysis Unit (DOED). This position(s) primary purpose is to devise methodologies, data structures, and coding techniques that efficiently organize raw data into usable information that can be analyzed using statistical or other mathematical concepts.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application.

• Basic Qualification Requirements: The basic requirement for this position requires a degree in 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- A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
• In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet the following requirements:
  • Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-12 grade level.
  • Specialized 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 experience.
  • Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following:
    • GS-13: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) utilizing data management systems to organize data into tangible and usable information to aid in analysis; 2) authoring formal analysis reports, assessments or findings used to facilitate decision making; 3) developing queries for data extraction; and 4) conducting studies to determine the validity of data, methodologies used, or results of information/analysis.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.