Data Scientist

Data Scientist US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $85,447 - $133,142 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Statistics Data Integration (Data management) Writing skills Data analytics Research findings presentation Full Job Description Summary The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Data Scientist position is in the Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting.

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OERA Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties The Division of Analytics and Surveillance (DAS) in the FERC Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting (OERA) is seeking a motivated and skilled Data Scientist. Leverage your skills in Python, R, and SQL to contribute towards DAS's wholesale electricity and natural gas surveillance and forensic analysis. As a Data Scientist, some of your typical work assignments may 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 to collaborate with teammates. Clearly presenting findings, approach, and processes to the team, the Division, or management orally and/or in writing. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. A one-year probationary period may be required. A background investigation is required. This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421) Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. This position has an education requirement, you must submit transcripts. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. Maximum of 2 page resume. You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of Data Scientist, GS-1560, please visit: Data Scientist For the GS-11: You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09level, OR have a combination of education and experience.

Specialized experience is defined as:

independently extracting, transforming, and integrating complex, multi-source datasets using Python, R, or SQL; developing reproducible data pipelines; and applying statistical or analytical techniques to produce and present insights, visualizations, and models that inform organizational decision making. For the GS-12: In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.

Specialized experience is defined as:

experience designing and implementing automated data workflows and analytical products using Python, R, or SQL; integrating and validating large, complex, structured, and unstructured data from numerous internal and external sources; developing advanced data visualizations, statistical analyses, and models; and translating analytical results into actionable recommendations for senior staff or program stakeholders, both orally and in writing. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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. Additional information Our employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the

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also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment. Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and any supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the position. Your resume must address the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other characteristics): Data Pipeline Development Data Analysis Source Control and Data Documentation Presentations The online assessment is used to evaluate your relevant education and experience in relation to the required competencies for this position. If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Veterans' preference and category rating procedures do not apply for this announcement under Direct Hire Authority regulations. For more information, visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Overview. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. Please note - only your resume and cover letter will be forwarded to the selecting official. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Required Documents Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration and loss of any special hiring preference (e.g., veterans' preference, ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, Schedule A).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES

RESUME (maximum of 2 pages in length) : Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. You must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position: Position title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format) Hours worked per week Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on your education, you must list your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study.

VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE

You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions.

TRANSCRIPTS

(only required when the position has an education requirement, or you are qualifying for the position based on your education): You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before your effective date.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(CTAP)/INTERAGENCY

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(ICTAP)

ELIGIBILITY

These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated "Well Qualified" for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information about CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

The following documents are required:

Reduction in Force or RIF notice - written notice of your expected separation, or other documentation of priority consideration status; Latest SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, and duty location; Last performance appraisal, including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency showing your current promotion potential. How to Apply The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies.

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https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/job-searchapply Here are a few additional tips: When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date . Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received. When the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement requires experience presenting information to a large audience, your resume should include speeches or presentations you've given. Make sure you verify that your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and specialized experience listed under the "Qualifications and Evaluations" and "How You Will Be Evaluated" sections of this announcement. Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FERC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact no later than 11:59 pm ET on the vacancy closing date. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For more information on telework, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is telework? For more information on remote work, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is a remote job? Agency contact information Amanda Hoch Phone 202-502-8476 Fax 000-000-0000 Email Address

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First Street, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20426 United States Next steps Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. You will be notified of the status of your application up to four times throughout the application process, via your USAJOBS dashboard. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log on to your USAJOBS account. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an option to "Track this application." Your "Applicant status" will also appear along with the dates you applied to this position and when your application was last updated. To learn more about your specific job status and how this helps you track jobs and applications visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/07/2026 to 05/18/2026 Salary $85,447 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

Location Few vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC FEW vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family (Series) 1560 Data Science Series Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number

FERC-DHA-2026-0001

Control number 868264200