Mathematical Statistician (Data Scientist) - Direct Hire

Summary

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WHAT IS DATA AND ANALYTICS?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

* Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): + DAO- Data and Analytics Office (DAO)-RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS & STATISTICS (RAAS) * Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. ### Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. ### Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals

Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Develops and evaluates statistical models, sampling methodologies, forecasting techniques, classification algorithms, and other quantitative approaches to identify trends, assess program performance, measure outcomes, and support evidence-based decision making. Identifies data sources, assesses data quality, and performs data preparation and integration.
• Conducts research studies, exploratory analyses, hypothesis testing, model validation, sensitivity analyses,

and other statistical investigations to produce defensible and actionable findings. Develops innovative

approaches for integrating and analyzing data from multiple internal and external sources to address

emerging program needs. * Reviews research proposals and provides recom...