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Operations Data Scientist

Office of the Secretary · Posted 1 days ago

HybridWashington, DC$144K – $187KApply by Jun 8, 2026Data Science SeriesINTJINTPDataOperations
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About the Role

This Operations Data Scientist position is located in Office of the Secretary, Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Secretary for Administration, Office of Performance Excellence within the Department of Commerce.

What You'll Do

  • The primary purpose of this position is to support the Director, Office of Performance Excellence with integrating emerging technologies and innovative practices to improve the management, analysis, and presentation of the Department's enterprise-wide performance data for better data-driven decision making, efficiency, and customer experience.
  • As a Operations Data Scientist, you will: Apply advanced analytical methods to diverse operational datasets to support data driven decision-making and improve customer experience.
  • Develop advanced analytical models and leads data process improvement initiatives to address critical agency challenges and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Collect and analyze complex data from multiple sources using a wide range of analytical techniques to generate actionable insights.
  • Plans and executes analytical projects and delivers findings and recommendations to leadership.
  • Lead the management of enterprise-wide KPI databases, including data architecture, integrity, and lifecycle processes.
  • Direct data extraction, processing, and integration efforts across multiple sources.
  • Design and implements advanced data pipelines using tools such as R, Python, or SQL.
  • Integrate data across systems to support analysis, reporting, and operational decision making.
  • Design and deliver enterprise-level dashboards and analytic products for decision support using tools like Power BI.
  • Communicate trends, findings, and insights, verbally and in writing, to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet operational needs.
  • Produce actionable recommendations based on analysis and reporting.
  • Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including policies and standards for data classification, management, and access.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • Bargaining Unit Position: Yes Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will Not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: No There is a positive education requirement for this position.
  • This position requires proof of higher education.
  • See Qualifications Above.
  • Additionally, if you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
  • Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
  • Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
  • Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 6573142d-4854-493e-ba5a-ff02e0f0cf7a

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