Mathematical Statistician (Data Scientist)

Internal Revenue Service

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 126,000 - 197,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Internal Revenue Service in Alaska is seeking a Mathematical Statistician (Data Scientist) to lead data-driven projects, develop innovative analyses, and provide technical guidance to senior leadership. You will formulate workload estimates, specify methodologies, and review system specifications to ensure project objectives are met.

The role emphasizes evaluating legislation and regulations for impact on operations, advising management, and contributing to policy development as part of a

Qualifications

Requires college or university degree recognized by US Dept. of Education.

Responsibilities

Initiates, plans, implements, controls, modifies and executes projects including workload estimates and methodology specifications.
Reviews and documents results; provides technical advice to management.
Leads development of policy/guidance and recommendations to improve business systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Mathematical Statistician (Data Scientist)

WHAT IS Large Business & International (LB&I)? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): LBI - ADCCI - ADCCI, Data Solutions REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Key Responsibilities

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Serves as a technical expert with responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the project's design and objectives.

Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership as a means for making data driven decisions which may result in a modification of policies and/or processes. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings. Provides highly technical advice to the all levels of management throughout the Agency as needed.

Takes a leadership role in the development of policy and guidance, and development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the organization. Actively assists in the implementation of administrative and technical decisions and ensures accomplishment of the desired results. Formulates policies, develops program plans, designs and issues directives and instructions, and develops recommendations to improve business systems policy to business executives.

As a technical expert on guidelines and policies, the incumbent interprets, develops, adapts, and coordinates analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and program requirements of the Service and their impact on Servicewide operations and resources. Accordingly, the incumbent advises and negotiates acceptance of conflicting issues with management in the formulation of specific policies.

Applies and disseminates newly developed or revised policies and procedures for use as appropriate for use throughout the Service. Supports senior managers and executives in assessing impact of new or modified program requirements. Analyzes new or proposed legislation, regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues, the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones.

Anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and makes presentations. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD99378 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements & Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

As a current IRS employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $197200/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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