This position is located in the Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA), Office of Performance Analysis and Integrity (PA&I), and organizationally aligned under the VBA Chief of Staff. The mission of PA&I's Advanced Analytics Staff is to provide analytical services, statistical analysis, and data products that support VBA's delivery of high-quality, timely benefits and services to Veterans and their families.
The data scientist will specialize in data extraction, sample design, and dataset development for analysis by VBA's Quality Assurance teams. Specific duties include: GS-11: Support the development and optimization of data sourcing, preparation, and analytical dataset construction processes and assist in performing data extractions using computer programming without preset specifications to source and prepare data from diverse systems.
Assist with statistical analysis, working in established and emerging data science tools such as Toad, SAS, Python, Tableau, and cloud analytics platforms. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of VBA program operations in meeting business line or higher established goals and objectives, performing analyses of data and disseminating results to assigned project lead or supervisor.
Evaluate models and findings of other VBA analysts and contractors in area of specialization to assist assigned project lead or supervisor. Support the creation and refinement of data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical summaries that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
GS-12: Design and develop data sourcing, preparation, and analytical dataset construction processes; perform data extractions using computer programming without preset specifications; identify and resolve data quality issues, structural challenges, and non-routine extraction problems; validate data completeness and accuracy; and document methodologies for reproducibility and audit purposes.
Work in established and emerging data science tools such as Toad, SAS, Python, Tableau, and cloud analytics platforms, building statistical models in support of VBA operations and developing algorithms or tools to support data manipulation and processing. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of VBA program operations in meeting business line or higher established goals and objectives, performing analyses of data and disseminating results.
Conduct data science projects including problem definition, identification of key variables, development of analytical methodology, development of recommendations, and presentation of results. Create and refine data visualizations, dashboards, statistical reports, and presentations that clearly communicate analytical methodologies, data quality considerations, and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
GS-13: Design, develop, and optimize comprehensive data sourcing, preparation, and analytical dataset construction processes; oversee resolution of complex data quality and structural challenges; establish standards for data validation, documentation, and reproducibility; and ensure systems adequately support current and future analytical needs.
Work in established and emerging data science tools such as Toad, SAS, Python, Tableau, and cloud analytics platforms, building statistical models in support of VBA operations and developing algorithms or tools to support data manipulation and processing. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of VBA program operations in meeting business line or higher established goals and objectives, performing analyses of data and disseminating results.
Plan and conduct data science projects with detailed problem definition, identification of key variables, development of analytical methodology, development of recommendations, and presentation of results. Develop data products including dashboards, statistical reports, presentations, and visualizations that communicate analytical findings and support organizational decision-making, ensuring products are tailored to audience technical expertise.
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday. Compressed/Flexible: Available. Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Data Scientist; GS-1560-11 PD# 39796A, GS-1560-12 PD# 39795A,GS-1560-13 PD# 39794A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying.
However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date. There is no education substitute at the GS-12 or GS-13 levels.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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matthew.lyons@va.gov · 410-230-4400 X11225
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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