Statistician (Data Scientist)

Support data-driven oversight at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General (OIG) by applying advanced analytics, business intelligence, and electronic data processing to OIG directorates. In the Office of Data and Analytics, you will work with defensible methods and technical guidance to help deliver insights for complex evaluation and improvement efforts.

What you’ll do

You will serve as a technical expert in data modeling and statistical approaches, bringing advanced modeling theory and methods to projects across analysis and interpretation. Work includes selecting appropriate techniques and applying them with the correct computer systems and software to address specific problems.

• Provide expertise in a variety of data modeling techniques to support mission-oriented projects.
• Apply data modeling and quantitative methods to analyze and interpret modeling samples, including selecting and using appropriate analysis approaches and software.
• Conduct theoretical and quasi-experimental investigations to develop or improve theories and techniques focused on accuracy, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Advise on appropriate sampling and analysis methods and address survey design and analysis issues to produce defensible results.

Core qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. National is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• You must meet the Statistician (Data Scientist), GS-1530-12 education and/or experience requirements, including either:
  • A degree with 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics with at least 6 semester hours in statistics) plus 9 additional semester hours in specified areas; or
  • A combination of education and experience including professional statistical work involving sampling, collecting/computing/analyzing statistical data, and applying statistical techniques.
• For GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-11, including assisting in researching and compiling data for inspection, audit, and investigation activities; supporting data processing and analysis using analytic platforms and software; and contributing to work products such as data briefings, dashboards, and presentations based on data analysis.
• For the GS-12: time-in-grade requirement applies if applicable (must have been at the GS-11 grade level for 52 weeks).
• If claiming education, you must submit required documentation (official transcript if selected, or approved alternatives).
• Special instructions apply for foreign education, requiring evaluation by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs or equivalent credit at an accredited U.S. institution.

Eligibility and onboarding requirements

• A Public Trust background investigation will be required.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify registration with the Selective Service System or an exemption.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required for salary payments.
• A Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process requires two forms of identification for the Form I-9.
• You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• You must obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

Benefits

• Challenging work with opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• Health insurance plans including coverage for pre-existing conditions with no waiting periods (agency pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums).
• A retirement program that includes employer-matching contributions.

Additional information

• Location: Denver, CO (onsite).
• Pay: USD 76,463 - 99,404 per year, with adjustments to include locality pay for the selected duty location.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Flexible work schedules are available.
• Salary and selection may be adjusted based on locality and OIG needs; the agency may select from this announcement or other sources to fill one or more vacancies.