U.S. Customs and Border Protection · 1 week ago
Data Scientist
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expU.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Data Scientist to join their People Analytics Division. The role involves applying advanced data science techniques to support decision-making processes and improve human capital programs through data analysis and insights.
National Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing technical assistance and support to management through the application of advanced data science techniques including data extraction, transformation, cleaning, modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to process and extract insights from structured and unstructured data and provide guidance for solutions to a variety of complex challenges to the Agency's Human Capital programs that have a significant impact on personnel decisions
Supporting the application of quantitative, computer science, mathematical, and statistical skills to interpret extremely large and unstructured data sets, the results of which will be used for forecasting critical problems and making data-driven decisions regarding the administrative and programmatic aspects of HRM and CBP's operations and management
Assisting in the development of innovative strategies on measurement of the design, development, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of large-scale projects to analyze programmatic data and forecast the effects of alternative courses of actions and programmatic gaps
Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis and data quality assurance using statistical, business intelligence, data analysis, and/or AI software and computer programs (e.g., R, Python, ChatGPT, PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos, SQL, Databricks)
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
You may be required to pass a background investigation
CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
Basic Requirement: A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position
OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience
Experience: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing data quality assurance and quantitative and qualitative analysis using statistical software and programming languages such as R or Python
Creating reports, briefings, and presentations that include data visualization and dashboards to communicate findings effectively
Providing technical assistance and support to address challenges in human capital programs, including recruitment, hiring, and retention
Assisting in the preparation of briefings, presentations, and reports for supervisors and higher-graded specialists to communicate findings and recommendations
Communicating technical and analytical findings to individuals with varying levels of technical expertise
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Applying advanced data science techniques, including data extraction, transformation, cleaning, modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), to process and extract insights from structured and unstructured data
Gathering, processing, and converting raw and unstructured data into clean, organized information for analysis
Participating as a team member in the development of innovative strategies for large-scale projects to analyze programmatic data and forecast the effects of alternative courses of action
Analyzing and interpreting data to identify programmatic gaps and develop solutions to improve organizational efficiency and productivity
Providing technical assistance and support to address challenges in human capital programs, including recruitment, hiring, and retention
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible
You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/20/2026
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment
During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances
Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years
Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment
Company
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is a sub-organization of U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Sunil Madhugiri
Chief Technology Officer
Wolf Tombe
Chief Technology Officer
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