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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** USA OFFICE LLC
- **Location:** Lakewood, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $108,173.0 - $158,322.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Stata, Unstructured Data, Scripting, System Availability, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ed565f446eaa15f6

## About the Role

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service., * 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 1 above, plus additional education or appropriate experience, In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 grade level of the Federal service as defined. Specialized experience is experience:
 * Executing and managing program evaluation projects from design through implementation, data analysis, and reporting, utilizing systematic data collection to measure efficiency and effectiveness.

 * Adapting project designs and evaluation projects as necessary for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), qualitative studies, and other types of evaluations.

 * Managing, merging, cleaning, and standardizing extensive structured and unstructured datasets at both enterprise and program levels to develop and produce derived metrics.

 * Utilizing scripting languages to gather and prepare data, and performing sophisticated statistical analyses using tools such as R or Stata.

 * Developing comprehensive result summaries and evaluation presentations based on detailed data findings., Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications, ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found "well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: Experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 3 out of 5 KSA's listed below:
 * Skill in organizing and analyzing large structured/unstructured data using data analytical tools to assess sources, determine data availability, and plan imports into other systems to reduce manual reporting.

 * Ability to communicate the results of quantitative data analysis or technical concepts including explaining any limitations of the data findings to a non-technical audience using verbal, written, and visual methods.

 * Skill in applying appropriate evaluation methods to projects, demonstrating proficiency in complex evaluation design and quantitative analysis strategies, including cleaning imperfect data and preparing data for analysis.

 * Skill in applying evidence from the social and behavioral sciences to determine appropriate analytic and statistical approaches.

 * Ability to collaborate across organizational lines to address data quality challenges and promote improved data management practices within an organization., Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

## Description

As a Data Scientist, you will serve as a subject matter expert and advisor in the highly technical and specialized area of data science.

Location of position: The Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP)/The Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES)

OES works with groups across GSA to help identify opportunities for learning, designs and implements evaluations, and assists in applying evidence.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed., * Assesses data sources to determine the type of data available and how data imports can be made into other systems to reduce or eliminate manual reporting requirements.

 * Using exceptional knowledge of representative models, determines the adequacy of input data and ensures integrity and pertinence of output data.
 * Translate complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language.
 * Closely tie findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement and team objectives.
 * Research and design presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences, including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling where appropriate.
 * Work with teams to develop data products and definitions.
 * Use appropriate analytic and statistical software to programmatically prepare data for analysis and clean imperfect data.
 * Collaborate with teammates, customers, and stakeholders in a reproducible and organized manner.
 * Produce expert technical guidance and recommendations for achieving the agency's objectives., * Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
 * Relevant work experience-should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
 * Education, certifications or licensures-If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible., Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

 * Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

We don't accept applications or application materials submitted with Government-paid postage.

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.


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