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DATA SCIENTIST
Citizenship and Immigration Services · Posted 33 days ago
Hybrid Camp Springs, MD $144K – $187K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Data Science Series INTJINTP EngineeringData
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Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an DATA SCIENTIST, you will you will gather and analyze facts, determine the accuracy of data, apply technical proficiency in using current software functionality, and research ways to improve production and/or increase the quality of the work product.
What You'll Do
- →Apply statistical theories, procedures, and techniques to design analyses and studies of the agency's programs, operations, and databases to produce valid and reliable threat and vulnerability assessments.
- →Lead efforts to prioritize and collect specialized data sets from restricted and readily available sources required to create visualization products (e.g., dashboards) using information technology resources.
- →Evaluate and produce recommendations for selecting the appropriate algorithms to most efficiently address a problem when working with large data sets or in resource-constrained environments.
- →Evaluate alternatives to determine the most appropriate and feasible methodology for studying immigration data efficiently and reliably, including developing new or modified techniques, procedures, or tools to better highlight trends and findings.
- →Serve as a technical expert and consultant in analytical projects by: representing FDNS and/or the agency at meetings and conferences; coordinating with subject matter experts to resolve novel research problems; and provide training to staff.
- →Coordinate with information technology and contractor resources and staff on a frequent basis to assist with implementing new policies and tasks associated with enhanced data validation and processing.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S.
- ✓THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION.
- ✓Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S.
- ✓Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- ✓This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S.
- ✓Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
- ✓Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
- ✓Motor Vehicle Operation: This position requires operation of a motor vehicle.
- ✓You must possess a current valid driver's license.
- ✓EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Basic Education Requirement: You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) to support the basic educational requirement or a list of coursework with hours completed.
- ✓For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution.
- ✓FDNS systematically identifies updates, and records indicators of fraudulent activities; manages fraud cases; identifies vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and coordinates and provides logistical support in law enforcement and national security matters.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including 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; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1422ea29-9a73-4388-ac58-4edaddf36d2d
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