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$121,785 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This DEA role develops data science methodologies and machine learning tools to transform raw intelligence data into actionable information for criminal investigations and operational analysis. The position suits someone comfortable building algorithms, managing data infrastructure, and authoring formal reports that drive leadership decisions in a federal law enforcement context.
Our summary, not Drug Enforcement Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level or higher
- Experience organizing data using management systems
- Experience authoring formal analysis reports and assessments
- Experience developing data extraction queries
- Experience conducting data validity studies
Nice to have
- Combination of relevant coursework (30+ semester hours) plus additional education or experience in lieu of a degree