Senior Data Scientist: Lead Large-Scale Analytics

US Social Security Administration; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive federal benefits package

Outstationing available

Job summary

US Social Security Administration in Birmingham, Alabama, onsite, offers a direct hire role with a competitive annual salary and a comprehensive federal benefits package. The position leads large-scale data analysis initiatives, guiding teams of professionals and contractors while applying statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques using R, Python, SAS, and SQL.

You will transform large, messy data into analysis-ready formats, develop data products, and communicate complex findings to

Qualifications

• 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in a field related to the position.
• Provide technical direction in developing and refining studies that use statistical or machine learning techniques.
• Experience performing ad hoc and planned data analyses.
• Ability to transform large, messy data into analysis-ready formats using R, Python, SAS, or SQL.
• Ability to prepare talking points, issue briefs, and project summaries for management.
• meet the individual occupational requirement (IOR): degree in mathematics, statistics, CS, data science or related field, or equivalent education and experience. Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate data analysis efforts across agency professionals and contractors.
• Conduct statistical analyses and build predictive models using statistics, ML, and AI with R, Python, or SAS.
• Collaborate with teams to define data products and standards, and programmatically prepare data while cleaning datasets.
• Perform observational analyses using R, Python, or SQL to explore data, test hypotheses, forecast outcomes, and inform decisions.
• Translate complex findings into clear, plain language for stakeholders.
• Prepare written reports and deliver oral presentations, briefings, training sessions, and consultations.
• Serve as a resource and leader for federal and contractor staff on large-scale data analysis projects and risks.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

Communication

Education

BS or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field

Tools

R

Python

SAS

SQL

Job description

US Social Security Administration in Birmingham, Alabama, onsite, offers a direct hire role with a competitive annual salary and a comprehensive federal benefits package. The position leads large-scale data analysis initiatives, guiding teams of professionals and contractors while applying statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques using R, Python, SAS, and SQL.

You will transform large, messy data into analysis-ready formats, develop data products, and communicate complex findings to