The Division of Economic and Risk Analysis is seeking a Data Scientist (AI) in the Office of Data Standards and Innovation. As a Data Scientist (AI), you will help maintain operational continuity, supports modernization initiatives, and strengthen the Commission's ability to provide investors, regulators, and the public with consistent and accessible machine-readable data.
In this role as a Data Scientist (AI), you will be responsible for: Providing authoritative guidance on structured data standards, disclosure requirements, validation rules, and data quality principles. Evaluating the structure, consistency, and interpretability of machine-readable disclosures submitted to the Commission. Conducting complex analytical assessments, identifying structural or semantic issues, and determining appropriate methodological approaches.
Supporting the development, refinement, and implementation of taxonomy elements, data models, and validation logic. Participating in long-range planning related to structured data modernization, standard setting, and statutory implementation. Collaborating with staff across the SEC, other regulators, and external standards groups to address data quality and structured reporting issues.
Designing or advising on processes, tools, or automation approaches that improve machine-readable disclosure quality and usability.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR.
If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.
Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $153114 – $259402/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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