Data Scientist, GS, FPL 13, (Direct Hire) Open Continuous

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date July 24 2026.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Data Scientist GSyou will be responsible for:

• Performing analyses and evaluating business requirements and user needs to inform planning and design. Collaborating with subject-matter experts to develop statistical analyses and data analytics using appropriate data sources. Formulating and implementing hypotheses concepts and methods to address key challenges within the assigned area.
• Serving as a technical expert in data science operations research master data management and data analytics or visualization to enhance policy programs and operations. Applying a wide range of analytical and scientific methods including mathematical statistical and econometric techniques to advise on the likely outcomes of various courses of action.
• Creating presentations and interpretations of statistical analyses and data analytics tailored to specific audiences. Designing interactive dashboards and data stories to encourage exploration of complex issues. Communicating findings and limitations in clear concise language aligning conclusions with business needs and the agencys mission. Preparing white papers briefings reports and other required products. Leadership. Identifying and applying advanced statistical and data analytic tools to meet business needs. Trains staff in data analytic techniques.
• Upholding professional standards ethics and best practices in analytics and data communication. Analyzing data trends to support mission goals and providing actionable recommendations. Planning and conducting analytic evaluations to validate findings or test hypotheses.

• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience including any volunteer experience.

This is an open-continuous announcement with cutoff dates. Applications will be referred based on receipt of application and established cutoff dates as follows:

1st cutoff date:06/29/2026

2nd cutoff date:07/10/2026

Last cutoff date: 07/24/2026

Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13 if you possess the specialize experience.
Specialized Experience for the GS-13
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience reviewing and analyzes data trends to supporting mission goals and provided recommendation based on findings.
2. Experience developing plans and training others on assembling evaluating analyzing and visually representing data.
3. Experience using a range of operations research analyses and data science tools to perform advanced professional and scientific analyst work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Knowledge of data modeling query authoring and performance tuning with best practes for relational databases.
2. Knowledge of a broad range of data analyses mathematics statistical analysis modeling/simulation or other scientific concepts.
3. Skill in both oral and written communication to participate in high-level meetings conferences or briefings.
4. Skill in judgment resourcefulness and originality to foresee the impact of changing technology.