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Data Scientist

National Nuclear Security Administration · Department of Energy
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $149550 – $194417/yr

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Job Summary

Serves as the Senior Data Scientist for CEPE, leading the development and application of advanced data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical analysis, and enterprise analytics supporting NNSA's statutory responsibilities for independent cost estimating, program evaluation, strategic planning, and enterprise decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist you will: Lead development and application of advanced data science, machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive analytics supporting enterprise decision-making. Develop enterprise data architecture, integrate structured and unstructured data sources, establish governance standards, and improve data quality.

Develop AI-enabled analytic capabilities supporting strategic planning, supply chain analysis, digital twins, scenario planning, and enterprise modeling and simulation. Provide authoritative technical leadership while collaborating across organizations and communicating complex analytical findings to executive leadership.

Requirements & Education

Basic Requirements: 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S.

A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. **If you are selected, official transcripts will be required. **FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S.

must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S.

educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contact

latrice.ginwright@nnsa.doe.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $149550 – $194417/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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