Data Scientist - Telework Eligible: Investigations

Drug Enforcement Administration; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeks a Data Scientist to devise methodologies and data structures that turn raw data into actionable information for criminal investigations and operational analysis. The role emphasizes creating machine learning tools and queries to analyze diverse data sources, supporting leadership decisions with formal analyses.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, background check, and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field (baccalaureate level).
• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience organizing data for analysis and developing queries for data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize structured and unstructured program data into usable information for investigations and analysis.
• Manage hardware and software components for data gathering, storage, and retrieval.
• Develop ML tools, algorithms, and queries to analyze diverse data sets.
• Create reporting materials with clear visuals like charts and graphs.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Machine learning

Query development

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeks a Data Scientist to devise methodologies and data structures that turn raw data into actionable information for criminal investigations and operational analysis. The role emphasizes creating machine learning tools and queries to analyze diverse data sources, supporting leadership decisions with formal analyses.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, background check, and security clearance.