Data Scientist (Recent Graduate)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
• Department: Department of Energy
• Location: District of Columbia, District of Columbia
• Salary: $57736 – $91815/yr
• Hiring Path: Graduates
• Number of Openings: FEW
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-08
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

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Job Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! Our Pathways Recent Graduates Program provides first-hand developmental experiences in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission's work. This Data Scientist (Recent Graduate) position is located in the Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting. For more information visit: OERA

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist (Recent Graduate) some of your typical work assignments include: Developing and maintaining data pipelines using SQL/T-SQL, Python, R, Databricks, or Synapse. Using Power BI, R, Python, SQL to analyze data and implement quality control checks. Using GitHub for version control and collaborate with teammates. Clearly presenting findings orally and in writing. The FERC Recent Graduate Program is a two-year development program for entry-level employees.

You may be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term (1 - 4 years in duration) position once you complete the program, without further competition.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study.

Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Contact

valita.robinson@ferc.gov · 202-502-6618

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57736 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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