Federal Data Scientist — Policy Analytics & Risk (PSLF)

Jaes Program; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FSIS is seeking a data-focused professional to support the Office of Planning, Analysis and Risk Management (OPARM). The role involves analyzing data, developing analytical methods, and presenting management with data-driven recommendations to support policy and strategic planning.

The position emphasizes data integrity, collaboration with experts, and creating actionable metrics to inform decision-making processes within the FSIS analytics group.

Qualifications

• US citizen or US national status (in Requirements).
• Selective Service registration if male born after 1959.
• Background check and/or fingerprinting may be required.
• Probationary period completion may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory for federal employees.
• E-Verify employment verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, review, and ensure integrity of data.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members.
• Conduct trend analysis.
• Develop algorithms and analytical methods for decision making.
• Document data science requirements.
• Generate business metrics.
• Interpret data science requirements and make strategic recommendations.
• Perform computer programming and data cleaning.
• Present recommendations to management based on analytics.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Utilize diverse analytical approaches.

Skills

Data analysis

Trend analysis

Programming

Data cleaning

Presentation to management

Job description

FSIS is seeking a data-focused professional to support the Office of Planning, Analysis and Risk Management (OPARM). The role involves analyzing data, developing analytical methods, and presenting management with data-driven recommendations to support policy and strategic planning.

The position emphasizes data integrity, collaboration with experts, and creating actionable metrics to inform decision-making processes within the FSIS analytics group.