Data Scientist

U.S. Mint; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Mint, located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Data Scientist to advise leadership and coordinate efforts across Bureau professionals and contractors on data-management issues affecting multiple systems and customers.

Responsibilities include planning and administering data acquisition/storage and performing observational analyses using R, Python, or SAS to inform IT strategy and digital product development.

Qualifications

• Education generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires credential evaluation.
• Comprehensive benefits include generous leave, health insurance options, and retirement programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and administer data systems for acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data.
• Conduct observational analyses using R, Python, or SAS to explore data, test hypotheses, and inform decisions.
• Translate analysis results into clear communications to help leadership make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical inference

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located at US Mint, Office of Strategy and Performance - Program, Performance and Analysis Branch. As a Data Scientist, you will serve as an advisor to leadership at the Office level coordinating the efforts of other Bureau professionals and contractors in solving complex data-management issues and problems for a wide range of systems, applications, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist, you will: Plan, develop, implement, and administer systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data. Examples of data accessed include demographic data; program outcomes; and program utilization; website user behavior via online analytics, email, and traditional marketing data; qualitative and quantitative customer research and customer feedback through online surveys and call center data; economic indicators; and expenditure data.

Conduct observational analyses using software and/or programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Translate the results of analysis into clear, actionable communications that equip Bureau decision makers to make informed, data-driven decisions about digital product development and IT strategy. Independently analyses data, applying and explaining the statistical and mathematical principles used.

Requirements & Education

Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.

We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal employment by clicking on the benefits link below.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Mint, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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