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Statistician (Data Analyst), GS-1530-13/14, (FPL 14) (DE)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid is responsible for administering federal financial aid programs. The Statistician (Data Analyst) will design and manage complex statistical data series, identify trends, and produce analytical reports to support decision-making in federal financial aid programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designing and managing one or more complex statistical data series or major components of a large-scale data series

Identifying trends and potential risks within the portfolio of student aid. Creating proactive and predictive models, developing analytical products such as business intelligence and dashboards, using programming platforms

Producing reports, white papers, and other briefing materials summarizing complex statistical analysis

Planning and preparing quantitative and qualitative analysis of data

Utilizing major statistical tools and techniques - structured query language, regression, and other modeling concepts - on large and unstructured data files

Leading, conceptualizing, planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating complex statistical analyses on the impact of current or proposed program plans, policies, operations, legislation and regulations on budgets, activities, and outcomes for students

Directing operational analyses using mathematical and applied statistics and probability theory to develop new techniques and methodologies, ensuring analysis activities are statistically valid, comply with agency policies, and meet all administrative requirements

Applying a variety of complex mathematical and statistical theories and techniques, including original techniques and methodologies, and specialized analyses to evaluate, design, and execute statistical sampling plans and analytical procedures

Serving as an authority in statistical methodology and operational data sources, leads the application of analytical techniques to include defining objectives and guiding audit teams in development of an analysis plan, often where no precedent exists

Reviewing and approving the presentation of statistical and non-statistical sampling methods and results, and application of advanced analytics in agency draft and final audit reports prior to publication of the reports

Qualification

Statistical analysisData validationMachine learningAWS servicesPythonSQLData analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam leadership

Required

Applicants must meet BOTH the Basic Requirement and the Specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for this position

Degree: that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc

Experience independently designing and maintaining cloud-based data workflows or architectures utilizing AWS services (Glue, Lambda, Redshift, or Sage Maker Suite) to build scalable, automated solutions for data processing and analysis

Experience utilizing tools and machine learning techniques to proactively monitor, detect, enhance and/or resolve data anomalies, quality, validation processes, and inconsistencies within a large dataset to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data

Experience independently implementing robust data validation, quality assurance, or monitoring processes within data pipelines or analytical workflows, utilizing Python, SQL, or specialized tools to ensure reliability, completeness, and accuracy of data

Knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical theory, principles, concepts, and current professional developments

Ability to use coding and programming platforms to develop dashboards and other analytical products

Ability to clearly communicate statistical and analytical information to varied audiences

Ability to apply statistical and other modeling concepts, techniques, and evaluation methods to data

Skill in testing, evaluating, and validating emerging statistical theories, principles, concepts, and methodologies for large, complex, multidisciplinary statistical analyses

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments

Must be a US Citizen

Must Complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level