Data Scientist

Duties

Summary

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department's programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-14 level you must meet the specialized experience requirements for this position, with at least one (1) full year of experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent. This experience as provided below, should have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience includes: -Applying advanced scientific, mathematical and statistical principles and techniques to support investigations, audits and inspections; AND -Conducting data analyses using software or programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and develop findings; AND -Managing analytic studies and projects throughout all steps of the data analytics life cycle, such as: the development of research questions, acquisition of reliable data from appropriate sources, processing, transforming, and preparing data for analysis, producing statistical evidence, and communicating results through written reports and data visualizations; AND -Drawing conclusions and producing technical/narrative reports based upon the results of data analyses that explain facts, observations, or other information.

Come work for the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Commerce! Commerce works with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation's workers to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Commerce's programs and operations. The OIG also endeavors to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the OIG has excellent work/life balance programs for its nearly 230 employees-including analysts, auditors, investigators, IT specialists, and attorneys-all dedicated to oversight and improvement of Commerce's programs.