U.S. Secret Service · 7 hours ago
Data Scientist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$102K/yr - $158K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Secret Service is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Office of Strategy, Planning, and Innovation. This role involves applying data science principles to promote effective data use for informed decision-making and driving transformation in programs with advanced analytic and modeling support.
Non ProfitGovernmentConsultingLegalProfessional ServicesAdviceService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of data science projects, models, and Operations; and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop data tags and electronic records metadata, products, and definitions
Leads the creation and implementation of statistically valid data collection tools and systems and analyzes agency operations to define data and reporting requirements
Collaborates with intra-agency partners to build and maintain data models, reporting systems, automation, and dashboards using multiple data sources, demonstrating expertise in at least two areas such as cloud platforms, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), programming, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), or relevant certifications
Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into clear, audience-specific language, and develops presentations and interpretations of analytical results-utilizing interactivity and storytelling as needed-to make specialized data more understandable for senior agency officials
Presents analytical findings to policymakers and non-technical audiences, responds to questions with precision and tact, and provides guidance and recommendations to senior officials on advanced projects while resolving critical issues efficiently
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position
Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted
Serve a 1-year probationary period
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
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as analyzing and evaluating data science projects, models and operations; conducting analysis using software and/or programming or statistical software tools; assisting with the automation of the collection and management of data and electronic records from varying sources and formats, including Cloud platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Foundry; performing data combing with data sets in preparation for analysis
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Company
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency and offers secret services. It is a sub-organization of U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Founded in 1865Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Vitaliy Dubinskiy
Cyber Fraud Task Force Member (formerly ECTF)
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