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$57,736 – $91,815
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
The Census Bureau seeks a recent mathematics or statistics graduate to apply statistical theory to research projects, analyze data using specialized software, and communicate findings through written reports and presentations. This role suits someone with strong quantitative training who wants to start their career in applied statistics within the federal government.
Our summary, not U.S. Census Bureau’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Recent college graduate within two years of degree conferral
- Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics (minimum 12 hours mathematics, 6 hours statistics)
- Mathematics courses must include at least four of: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or equivalent advanced mathematics
- For GS-07: one year of federal experience at GS-05 level OR one year of graduate education OR superior academic achievement; for GS-09: one year of federal experience at GS-07 level OR two years of graduate education leading to a master's degree