The position of Chief Data Scientist is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has primary responsibility for information technology and information management for FSIS. **USDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section**
Key Responsibilities
Advises on scientific issues pertaining to the development, planning, coordination, and implementation of statistical analyses of food safety and public health related to the full range of FSIS program areas.
Requirements & Education
Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
This position is with Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
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