Data Scientist

In this position you will play a critical role, developing new innovative ways to use data to gain insight and strategic advantage, through the development of new tools and techniques, that will assist analysts in their regular intelligence duties. Incumbent does this through a variety of methods, metrics, statistics, research, and data collection.

This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Typical Duties Include: Serving as a subject matter expert in data science, applying advanced techniques to extract, clean, model, and analyze structured and unstructured data to support intelligence and operational decision-making.

Designing, developing, and customizing data visualization tools, dashboards, and applications using Power BI, O365, and other platforms to present findings and support business requirements.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and provide guidance on data governance and management practices.

Preparing and presenting technical reports, briefs, and recommendations to management and partner organizations, conveying complex data insights in a clear and actionable manner. Developing innovative strategies and tools to enhance data-driven processes, improve operational efficiency, and support long-range research and development initiatives.

Basic Requirements: 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 A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

AND You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess the experience as described below: Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Applying advanced data science techniques (such as data extraction, transformation, cleaning, modeling, machine learning, and AI) to process and analyze structured and unstructured data in support of organizational objectives.

Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses using statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, SQL, Python) to interpret large and complex datasets and provide actionable insights. Developing and customizing data visualization tools, dashboards, and reports to present findings to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design data solutions, and implement data governance policies. Advising on data management practices, including data storage, retrieval, classification, and coding, to ensure data quality and compliance with organizational standards.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 08/27/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.