USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Data Scientist College Graduate
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $71K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking recent graduates for the Data Scientist position within the Information Technology Transformation Office. The role involves conducting data analysis, supporting senior Data Scientists, and developing policies and standards for data science activities.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing support conducting data analysis of design algorithms to extract meaningful insights
Assisting with applying creative and innovative approaches to perform data mining and discover new patterns from large datasets
Supporting senior Data Scientist with developing policies, and standards for data science activities and applications
Participating in utilizing diverse analytical and assessment methods and tools to produce comprehensive findings and actionable recommendations
Qualification
Required
Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a bachelor's or graduate degree
Veterans who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of obtaining their degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least 4 years, may apply within two years of their discharge from uniformed service
Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position
Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience
Experience with statistical concepts and data analysis
Experience with programming languages (ex., Python, R, SQL)
Experience with data collections and basic visualization techniques
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree
Experience performing basic statistical analysis and data interpretation
Experience in statistical software and programming languages for data analysis
Experience working with databases and creating data visualizations/reports
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
You must meet the definition of specialized experience
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
Suitable for Federal Employment
Benefits
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.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
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