Data Scientist
Food and Drug Administration · Silver Spring, Maryland
The posting
The incumbent will serve as a specialist to design data modeling processes, uncover hidden patterns in the data, and create algorithms and predictive models to extract insights that improve the assessment of the state of pharmaceutical quality.
Applies advanced statistical and machine learning methods, to analyze complex, multivariable datasets, identify patterns and anomalies, and generate actionable insights from OQS-managed data.
Produces well-documented analytical products using coding best practices, data wrangling and transformation techniques, probabilistic record linkage, and proficiency in one or more statistical programming languages and open-source frameworks.
Develops and maintains scalable, production-ready data science solutions by employing software engineering practices and leveraging cloud-based environments, automated workflows, and data pipeline engineering principles.
Designs and develop data visualizations, to communicate complex analytical findings clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences in support of data-driven decision-making.
In order to qualify for the Data Scientist position which falls under the 1560 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/24/2026: Basic Qualification Requirements: Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher in data science, statistics, informatics, bioinformatics, information science, computer science, mathematics, computational biology, engineering, operations research, economics, public health, physics, quantitative analysis and/or methodologies or related field.
The degree must be from an accredited program or institution.
OR Experience: Comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) AND IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO HIGHEST QUALIFYING DEGREE: BAND A 1.
Have a Bachelor's degree and also have 2 years of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) 2.
Have a Master's degree and also have 1 years of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) 3.
Have a Doctorate and/or J.D. degree and also have 0 year of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) 4. Have a MD, DO, DDS, DPM, or DVM degree. 5.
Have comparable work experience in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) and also have 4 years of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) BAND B 1.
Have a Bachelor's degree and also have 3 years of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) 2.
Have a Master's degree and also have 2 years of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) 3.
Have a Doctorate and/or J.D. degree and also have 1 year of relevant experience comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) 4. Have a MD, DO, DDS, DPM, or DVM degree. 5.
Have 5 years of comparable work in or demonstrated understanding in data science or a related field (through project portfolios, research, certifications, etc.) NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
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