# Data Scientist

Hiring organization: [U.S. Census Bureau](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-census-bureau)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/38d710d3-2ae9-401c-9491-7552c2eecf19

Listed on U.S. Census Bureau's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Suitland, MD
- Salary: 102415 – 158322 USD per year

## Summary

This federal Data Scientist role at the U.S. Census Bureau involves conducting statistical research, building data pipelines, and developing tools to collect, analyze, and share complex datasets. It suits someone with a strong background in statistics, computer science, or data science who can work with SQL, Python, R, and Java to solve analytical problems on large-scale government initiatives.

_Our summary, not U.S. Census Bureau's wording._

## Skills named

C#, Java, Python, R, SQL, SQL Server

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field (or equivalent coursework plus experience)
- One year of experience at GS-12 level (for GS-13 position)
- Demonstrated expertise in at least 3 of: data science technique planning and design, data analytics and validation, analytical tool development, or Big Data processing and programming languages

## Nice to have

- Experience with Relational Database Management Systems
- Experience with Big Data processing
- Experience developing training on data science topics

Apply on U.S. Census Bureau's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889688200
