Telework eligibleFederal

Data Scientist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

Data Science Series

Salary
$81,901–$129,717/year
Grade
7–9
Work location
Telework eligible · Hanover, Maryland; Boyers, Pennsylvania; Quantico, Virginia +1 more
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Apply by
Oct 12, 2026
Category
Data Science Series

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Summary

DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is looking for non-supervisory Data Scientist (Data Architect/Data Engineer/AI-ML Specialist). The incumbent will provide support, guidance and expertise in various Data Scientist functions. Performs a variety of duties that involve knowledge of a wide variety of Data Scientist applications, environments, and methods. Visit www.dcsa.mil

Duties

This position may be filled at either GG-07 or GG-09 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent. As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for the following duties: Performs professional work in data science, intelligence, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), system analysis, risk analysis, predictive analysis and computer simulation. Applies analytic methods such as regression, decision tree and statistical probability to improve data reliability and quality. Identifies, collects and analyzes data to effectively support and advance projects or programs. Uncover and explain actionable insights from data by combining scientific method, math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, AI, and storytelling to major organizations, government officials and key stakeholders. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting. Implements strategies for system development and analysis, operational logistics, project funding/budgeting, project cost, schedule and performance management. Manages and plans sequence of operations on a regular basis for assigned elements. The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.

Education

If substituting education for experience at the GG-07 level, you must possess 1 Full year of graduate level education. If substituting education for experience at the GG-09 a masters or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT: Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation and online technical questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online questionnaire. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

About this listing

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has 17 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Hanover, Maryland and 3 other locations. See all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $81,901 to $129,717 a year. That covers GS-7 to GS-9 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 12 days, from Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026. Among currently open Data Science Series postings, the typical advertised window is about 10 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 6 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens), plus National Guard and Reserve technicians and people eligible under special hiring authorities. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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