Data Scientist
District of Columbia Courts · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
This job in plain English
This Data Scientist job is in Washington, DC, in the Strategic Management Division of the District of Columbia Courts. The work helps the Courts build data and reports for evidence-based decisions. The announcement says it uses an alternative hiring process, not the federal civil service, and may require travel up to 25% of the time.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. The announcement says you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S., and the agency also accepts lawful permanent residents or people authorized by USCIS to work in the U.S.
What you would do
- Develop algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns across databases.
- Build and test data models, algorithms, and predictive models.
- Apply machine learning to improve program and operational processes.
- Review court-wide caseload data quality and resolve discrepancies with staff.
- Create business intelligence reports and visualizations for non-technical audiences.
- Maintain data pipelines, scripts, and documentation for long-term use.
Do you qualify for JS-13?
With experience: You need at least 5 years of experience collecting and analyzing data using databases and PC software to prepare statistical reports.
With education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is a minimum qualification, along with the 5 years of experience. Foreign degrees need a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume that shows your relevant experience and meets the minimum qualifications
- Completed vacancy questionnaire
- College transcript or degree showing school name, your name, degree date, courses with credit hours, majors, and GPA or class rank
- Certificate of Foreign Equivalency if you use foreign education
- Three professional references
How you will be rated: Applicants are first checked for the basic qualifications, and questionnaire answers must be supported by your resume. Applications missing required information may be rated ineligible or receive a lower rating.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must clearly show at least 5 years of data analysis work, or it will not be considered.
- Upload your transcript or degree that lists courses with credit hours, majors, and GPA or class rank.
- Submit the questionnaire, resume, transcript, and three references by the deadline, since missing items can lower your rating.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Conditions of employment:
- Background and security investigation
- Suitability/fitness background check
- One-year probationary period that must be successfully completed
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $117,962 – $153,354 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- JS-13 · JS
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Data Science Series (1560)
- Announcement
- SMD-27-13103454
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