The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), is organized into six operational units with offices in more than 60 locations throughout the country. The Statistician (Data Scientist), located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Data and Analytics, provides advanced data analytics, business intelligence, and electronic data processing support to all directorates within the OIG.
At the GS-12 level, this is a developmental position established to provide growth with the complexity of assignments increasing with knowledge and skills. As a/an Statistician (Data Scientist), you will: Serve as a technical expert in a variety of data modeling techniques applying complex data modeling theories and techniques to support projects.
Apply data modeling methods and quantities techniques for the solution of specific problems, analysis and interpretation of data modeling samples; the selection and use of data modeling analysis, operations research or management analysis methods, and the correct use of appropriate computer systems and software to accomplish these assignments.
Conduct theoretical and quasi-experimental investigations to develop new or improve existing theories and techniques for the solution of problems in accuracy, reliability, availability and maintainability and which serve to expand the framework of knowledge in systems analysis. Provide advice and guidance on the appropriate selection and use of data modeling sampling and analysis methods to produce defensible results and survey design and analysis issues.
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
Special Instructions for 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. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
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Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits
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This position is with Veterans Affairs, Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $76463 – $99404/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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