Senior Quantitative Research Scientist

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks qualified researchers for GS-12/13 science and engineering roles across Langley Research Center and Glenn Research Center. The positions focus on computer science, statistics, and data analytics in support of mission-critical programs.

Selected candidates will conduct advanced quantitative research, develop analytical methods, and provide technical leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and guiding senior leadership

Qualifications

Specialized experience in quantitative research with advanced mathematical or statistical methods.
Ability to serve as analytical authority on moderately complex quantitative topics.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary analytical or scientific teams.

Responsibilities

Directs quantitative research across organizational boundaries and guides senior officials on complex analytics.
Leads and conducts advanced quantitative research including modeling, simulation, and data analysis of mission-critical datasets.
Develops analytical standards, methodologies, and mathematical formulation requirements at program level.
Authors technical reports and supports leadership decisions with quantitative insights.
Mentors and provides technical leadership in mathematics, statistics, and computational science.