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Data Scientist

Office Of The Chief Information Officer

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 102415 - 102415

Posted: 6 October 2026 (20 days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in USDAs Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

This announcement is issued under the direct-hire authority to recruit for positions for which there is a critical need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Category rating veterans preference and traditional rating and raking of applicants do not apply to this public notice.

Duties

Plan coordinate and execute work involving data modeling techniques and procedures data trend analysis and the development of data processing algorithms.
Apply statistical techniques for example predictive statistical models and simulations segmentation analysis customer profiling analysis survey design and data mining.
Provide statistical analyses produce data analysis leveraging data science methodologies and applies modeling techniques and procedures in support of migration to data driven initiatives.
Use software (e.g. Tableau ESRI ArcGIS software) coding languages (e.g. Python Java R) database structures and queries using structured query language (SQL).
Use programming languages including Python Java and occasionally R for programming data cleaning and processing algorithms.
Cleanse large unstructured data and enable analytical capability in order to query the data and address various enterprise business needs.
Play a strategic role in the development of new approaches to understand the agencys business trends and behaviors as well as approaches to solve complex business issues.
Adapt mathematical and/or statistical models for evaluation identification collection and analysis of data used to support assigned projects or program(s).
Evaluate and interpret structured and unstructured data extracts and reports from various systems and repositories assessing validity and reliability to meet project needs to aid stakeholders in understanding and utilizing analytical reports.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
If selected you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify at applicants must meet the Basic Education Requirement.

Basic Education Requirement: Degree: Mathematics statistics computer science data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
OR

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above plus additional education or appropriate experience.

AND

Specialized Experience:

At the GS-12: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position specialized experience is experience: 1) Performing mathematical and statistical analysis to support the formulation of operational decisions as a team member; 2) Compiling large quantities of data and processing algorithms in support of business operations; 3) Utilizing programming languages to support data analysis statistical analyses and operational procedures.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP RPL or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

Direct Hire Authority: This announcement is issued under the direct-hire authority to recruit for positions for which there is acritical need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Category rating veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this public notice.

The salary ranges vary according to the geographic area locality adjustments; therefore rates advertised represent base pay only as pay will depend upon the selectees duty location. Please see the 2026 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables for more information.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.