Data Scientist; Recent Graduate

• Suitland, MD
• Posted on 10/29/2026
• $ / Year

This vacancy is for a Data Scientist (Recent Graduate) position in the Industry Economics Division located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Data Scientist (Recent Graduate), ZP-1560-2, FPL ZP-3 positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

• Location:
  
  Suitland, MD
• Telework eligible:
  Yes, as determined by the agency policy.
• Remote job:
  No
• Salary: $57,736 – $101,097 per year
• Pay scale & grade: ZP 2, promotion potential 3
• Work schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Appointment type:
  Permanent
• Closing date: 11/12/2026

Recent College Graduates from qualifying institutions within two years of degree or certification (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply).

• Perform technical duties related to the operation, development, and maintenance of a SQL-based central processing system.
• Communicate economic and statistical information in writing and in person.
• Perform analysis of statistical data for accuracy, quality, and consistency, across Divisions/Directorates.

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• You Must sign a Pathways Agreement.
• This position is in the excepted service.
• Relocation expenses may not be paid.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• A probationary period may be required. If non-competitively converted, the time spent as a Recent Graduate will count towards the probationary period.
• This position may be eligible for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, cover letter, transcripts, certifications, and other associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Applicants that apply for General Schedule (GS) positions can be considered for pay band positions under one of the DOC’s alternative personnel systems (i.e., Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS), or Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS)) that have the equivalent GS grade level and full performance level, and similarly, CAPS and APMS applicants may be considered for GS positions or one of DOC’s alternative personnel systems.

Upon acceptance of a position, the employee will be subject to the corresponding pay system (i.e., GS, CAPS or APMS). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which they wish to receive consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Entry Requirements for All Grade Levels:

You must be a Recent College Graduates from qualifying institutions within two years of degree or certification (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply).

Students with a transcript with a degree confer date on or before (December 31, 2026), will be considered for the Recent Graduate Program. Graduation / expect graduation date MUST be indicated on your resume.

• Degree:
  Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or…