Data Scientist

Find your next career fit at America's Innovation Agency! If you are a data science professional looking to apply your skills at a great place to work in the federal government, this role might be for you.

• You enjoy conducting advanced data analysis and implementing highly complex design algorithms to extract meaningful insights.
• You are committed to applying creative and innovative approaches to perform data mining and discover new patterns from large datasets.
• You are skilled in developing, adopting and promoting ground-breaking guidelines, policies, and standards for data science activities and applications across organizations.
• You enjoy utilize diverse analytical and assessment methods and tools to produce comprehensive findings and actionable recommendations.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person.
Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this role. To see full requirements, read the full job description on USAJOBS.gov.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-XX in the Federal service:
For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13.

• Experience directing enterprise-wide data science initiatives and strategic data analysis programs;
• Experience designing and implementing data science frameworks, standards, and governance policies across multiple organizational units; and
• Experience using data science best practices and advising executive leadership on data-driven strategic decisions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.