This position is part of the DOI, ONRR, Deputy Director, Research & Analytics, Analytics & Compliance Planning. You must be able to report to one of the advertised duty stations.
The position(s) may be filled in the following locations: Dallas, TX - $81,186 - $150,426 Lakewood, CO -$83,265 - $154,280 Houston, TX - $86,123 - $159,575 Oklahoma City, OK - $74,678 - $138,370 Tulsa, OK - $74,678 - $138,370 The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Statistician (Data Scientist).
Serves as a Statistician (Data Scientist) within Analytics and Compliance Planning (ACP) and oversees and directs research and analysis on risk and likelihood of payment and reporting noncompliance to generate compliance and audit cases. Develops new metrics, models, and algorithms for measuring risk; reviews past methods; coordinates with agency stakeholders on the analytic needs of ONRR's audit/compliance community; and continually improves risk models and measurement.
Conducts descriptive, inferential, and predictive statistical analyses using languages such as R or Python to explore data, test hypotheses, interpret output, and implement model training and prediction to inform decisions. Uses data visualization software such as in Oracle Analytics Cloud or Power BI (experience with other tools such as Tableau is also applicable) to explore data and present polished graphical representations of findings to stakeholders.
Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language, closely tying findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement, and team objectives.
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 of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $159575/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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