- U.S. Citizenship required
- Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
- Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
- Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
- Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
- Relocation expenses will not be paid
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience required is:
(1) Providing technical expertise and direction in developing and refining studies involving statistical or machine learning techniques; AND
(2) Conducting ad hoc and planned data analyses; AND
(3) Transforming large, messy data into a form suitable for analysis using R, Python, SAS, or SQL; AND
(4) Preparing talking points, issue briefs, decision memos, and/or project summaries for management.
ALL of the specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE individual occupational requirement (IOR), which states that applicants must have ONE of the following:
(a.) A degree in one of the following: 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. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.
OR
(b.) A combination of education and experience: must have completed courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours): mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
Individual Occupational Requirements must be met, even if you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in this series in the federal government.
You must provide proof that shows you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) as described above by uploading transcripts that shows the degree or courses that satisfy this requirement by 11:59pm 08/07/2026. Failure to upload proper transcripts will cause you to be found ineligible. Transcripts can be unofficial (you or your school will need to provide official transcripts before your start date) but your transcripts MUST have an award, confer, or graduation date.
Providing Proof of Education:
For information on providing proof of education, visit individual occupational requirement (IOR)
To satisfy the educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.
Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Note: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information cannot be obtained from your school, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study.
To find out the salary range for your selected location, you can view the salary for each locality pay table here: General Schedule
Available locations:
Woodlawn, MD
Atlanta, GA
Birmingham, AL
Boston, MA
Dallas, TX
New York, NY
Kansas City, MO
Denver, CO
Oakland, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Philadelphia, PA
San Diego, CA
Pasadena, CA
Jamaica, NY
Washington, District of Columbia
Outstationing is available
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
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.
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. - Per OPM's new resume guidance, resumes must be limited to 2 pages only.
- Transcripts, if applicable, that includes: your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion
- Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.
ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Candidates must also provide:
- proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
- proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for STEM positions.