Data Scientist (Computational Genomics

This federal data science role applies computational genomics methods to large biodiversity datasets, with on site work in Washington, DC.

• Act as a recognized expert in data science, genomic data integration and interoperability, operations research, and data management with analytics and visualization.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise bioinformatics research and analyses of genomic, transcriptomic, metagenomic, and Next Generation Sequencing datasets, among others.
• Apply advanced data science techniques and governance to data management, analytics, and visualization to inform projects.
• Provide informal and formal training in bioinformatics and genomics through workshops, carp entries, seminars, and short courses.
• Produce publicly accessible training videos demonstrating genomic analysis workflows.
• Leverage advanced programming skills and analytical approaches to analyze datasets consisting of qualitative, quantitative, structured, and unstructured data.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Maintain an active bank account for direct deposit/electronic transfer.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Holidays
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Program

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

• Accepting applications
• Location:
  
  Washington, DC with few vacancies
• Telework eligible:
  Yes, ad hoc only
• Remote job:
  No
• Salary: USD 121, per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS-13;
  Promotion potential up to GS-13
• Work schedule:
  
  Full-time, permanent
• Travel:
  Occasional up to 25%
• Appointment type:
  Permanent - Federal
• Occupations and job series: 1560 Data Science Series
• Supervisory status:
  No
• Federal service type:
  Competitive Service
• Represented by a union:
  No
• Drug test:
  No
• Security clearance:
  Other
• Position sensitivity and risk:
  Non-sensitive / Low Risk
• Background check type:
  Credentialing
• Financial disclosure required:
  No
• Announcement number: 26R-JW-314317-DEU-NMNH
• Control number:

• Resume:
  Included with application or via USA Jobs resume builder; must list job title, qualifications, start/end dates, hours per week for each period; two-page limit; ensure all information is submitted.
• Proof of Veteran's Preference: DD214 (Member 4 Copy); for 10-point preference, complete SF-15 and provide additional documentation (VA letter).
• Unofficial school transcripts if education is required or used to qualify; official transcript required if selected.
• Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.

The Smithsonian is an equal opportunity employer.