Supervisory Data Scientist

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Camp Springs (MD); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Data Scientist to lead a team of data scientists in creating analytical models, data products, and evidence-based insights to advance mission priorities and improve operational decision-making.

The role requires directing a team of experts and ensuring robust data science outputs to support national security and immigration services initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educational substitution: there is no educational substitution at this grade level.
• Basic Education Requirement: You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) to support the basic educational requirement or a list of coursework with hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of a team of expert staff responsible for a wide breadth of data science and analytical work.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) to support the basic educational requirement

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Data Scientist, you will lead and support a team of data scientists in developing analytical models, data products, and evidence-based insights that advance mission priorities and improve operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Directs the activities of a team of expert staff responsible for a wide breadth of data science and analytical work.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Basic Education Requirement: You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) to support the basic educational requirement or a list of coursework with hours completed. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution.

The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) was established within USCIS to strengthen national security and the integrity of the country's legal immigration system by closely aligning the adjudication of immigration benefits and services with the identification of potential threats to national security and/or public safety, the detection and deterrence of fraud, and the use of law enforcement and intelligence information to ensure optimal security for U.S.

communities. FDNS systematically identifies updates, and records indicators of fraudulent activities; manages fraud cases; identifies vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and coordinates and provides logistical support in law enforcement and national security matters. FDNS is the primary conduit for information sharing and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

The selectee will also be required to attend and pass a supervisory training course as required by the agency (if not previously attended). Failure to attend or pass the supervisory course will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

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.