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Data Scientist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide · Posted 58 days ago

On-site Germantown, MD $126K – $192K Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Data Science Series INTJINTP Data
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About the Role

This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Data Scientist, you will provide technical leadership, project management, and strategic vision for SC's operational data analytics program.

What You'll Do

  • →The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
  • →The Office of Science - Headquarters office works to support and oversee research facilities and programs that cover basic science through its application to the demonstration and deployment of energy technologies.
  • →The Office of Science oversees 10 of the 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Labs and 28 major federal research user facilities.
  • →Its mission is to preserve U.S. leadership in science, fund and perform basic research, and provide the scientific facilities that the private sector is unable or unwilling to provide.
  • →We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S.
  • →We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans.
  • →As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.
  • →Veterans shape the future of energy As a Data Scientist, you will: Develop, implement, and maintain a data-driven enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and supporting datasets to identify, assess, prioritize, and advise on mitigation strategies for operational, safety, and security risks across all Office of Science sites and national laboratories.
  • →Provide projects with technical leadership, project management, and strategic direction to apply advanced data science lifecycle principles-such as data collection, cleaning, modeling, and machine learning-on enterprise datasets.
  • →Design, deploy, and maintain data visualization tools, dashboards, predictive models, and quantitative risk indicators to translate complex analytical findings into actionable decision support, briefing materials, and budget formulations for program leadership.
  • →Serve as a subject matter advisor to leadership on applying AI to operations, direct AI initiatives from concept to deployment, and align agency projects with Department of Energy strategies and policies.
  • →Represent the office in department-wide forums and working groups to convey programmatic data needs, share insights on data governance and AI, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve enterprise data quality.

Requirements

  • ✓This vacancy has a positive education requirement.
  • ✓In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.
  • ✓Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
  • ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
  • ✓Department of Education.
  • ✓Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S.
  • ✓Department of Education.
  • ✓For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
  • ✓BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 064e3cc8-8f31-4390-9dc9-aca78f78350d

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