# Data Scientist Specialist

Hiring organization: [Office of the Inspector General, USPS](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/office-of-the-inspector-general-usps)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dcaf2c78-129b-48c8-bf9e-b1fab6e152e4

Listed on Office of the Inspector General, USPS's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Salary: 143913 – 187093 USD per year

## Summary

This role applies advanced data science and artificial intelligence methods to support the U.S. Postal Service's audit and investigative operations, analyzing large datasets to uncover fraud and operational risks. The position suits experienced data scientists comfortable with Python, SQL, and machine learning who can translate technical findings into insights for executive stakeholders.

_Our summary, not Office of the Inspector General, USPS's wording._

## Skills named

Databricks, Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Power BI, Predictive Analytics, Python, Relational Databases, SQL, Statistical Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 2 years of specialized experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, or Databricks
- 1 year of specialized experience at GS-13 equivalent level organizing and analyzing large structured and unstructured datasets
- Mastery of advanced data mining and artificial intelligence principles
- Advanced experience using Python and analytics software for complex analytics and AI solutions
- Experience planning and leading complex analytical projects
- Ability to define problems, assess alternatives, and recommend solutions for complex data issues
- Extensive experience ingesting, transforming, analyzing, and visualizing large disparate datasets
- Ability to communicate complex business and technical information orally and in writing
- Current employee of USPS OIG, USPS, USPS Inspection Service, or Postal Regulatory Commission

## Nice to have

- Knowledge and experience in law enforcement or audit industry
- Knowledge and experience using cloud computing platforms such as Azure
- Knowledge and experience with relational databases and SQL

Apply on Office of the Inspector General, USPS's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890454800