Internal Revenue Service
Mathematical Statistician or Statistician (Data Scientist) - Direct Hire -12 Mon
Internal Revenue Service, Cheektowaga, New York, United States,
DutiesA description of these business units can be found at:70 Vacancies will be filled in the following business areas: Large Business and International (LB&I), Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics (RAAS), Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE), and Whistleblower Office (WBO).The following are the duties of these positions at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.Takes a leadership role in the development of policy and guidance, and development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the organization. Actively assists in the implementation of administrative and technical decisions and ensures accomplishment of the desired results.Serves as a technical expert with responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the project's design and objectives.Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership as a means for making data driven decisions which may result in a modification of policies and/or processes. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings. Provides highly technical advice to all the levels of management throughout the Agency as needed.Supports senior managers and executives in assessing impact of new or modified program requirements. Analyzes new or proposed legislation, regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues, the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones. Anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and makes presentations.Assists the supervisor in determining the scope, goals and schedules for future programs in the business unit. Results have a direct impact on assigned area's policy. Acts as a troubleshooter in resolving bottlenecks at any step in a project by identifying and proposing solutions; this may include coordination with other project team members or stakeholders to mitigate logistical or technical issues.Applies scientific, data mining, and statistical theory and methods to test hypotheses using structured and unstructured data. Develops data product solutions to improve customer experiences, anomaly detection, and business outcomes. Develops proofs of concept or demonstrations to evaluate feasibility of project solutions and recommends visualization strategies.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.
As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S;
Unexpired
U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement AND/OR time of referral:BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-1530 STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a 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. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods.ORCombination of education and experience
-- courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-1529 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a degree that included courses in mathematics and statistics totaling at least 24 semester hours. This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.ORCombination of education and experience
-- includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as described above; and Experience that showed evidence of statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying known statistical techniques to data.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the grades specialized experience.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-11:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.EDUCATION : You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in Mathematics, statistics, or related fields.ORPh. D. or equivalent doctoral degree Mathematics, statistics, or related field of study from an accredited college or university.ORCombination of education and experience:
A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-12 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-13 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-14 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.For more information on qualifications please refer to .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.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.Additional informationA 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 is bargaining unit position.GS-14 is non-bargaining unit position.Career Ladder grades GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13, GS-13 is the full working level.GS-14 is at the full working level.Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Relocation expenses - NoObtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. The inventory will be used to fill approximately
70
vacancies throughout the next
12
months.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
-
See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.How to ApplyThis Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:To begin
the application process,
click the "Apply Online" button.You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/06/2025.To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account.Agency contact information(ERC) Employee Resource CenterPhoneEmailWebsiteAddressLBI - ADCCI1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US
Next stepsTreasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S;
Unexpired
U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement AND/OR time of referral:BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-1530 STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a 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. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods.ORCombination of education and experience
-- courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-1529 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a degree that included courses in mathematics and statistics totaling at least 24 semester hours. This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.ORCombination of education and experience
-- includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as described above; and Experience that showed evidence of statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying known statistical techniques to data.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the grades specialized experience.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-11:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.EDUCATION : You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in Mathematics, statistics, or related fields.ORPh. D. or equivalent doctoral degree Mathematics, statistics, or related field of study from an accredited college or university.ORCombination of education and experience:
A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-12 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-13 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-14 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.For more information on qualifications please refer to .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.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.Additional informationA 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 is bargaining unit position.GS-14 is non-bargaining unit position.Career Ladder grades GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13, GS-13 is the full working level.GS-14 is at the full working level.Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Relocation expenses - NoObtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. The inventory will be used to fill approximately
70
vacancies throughout the next
12
months.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
-
See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.How to ApplyThis Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:To begin
the application process,
click the "Apply Online" button.You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/06/2025.To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account.Agency contact information(ERC) Employee Resource CenterPhoneEmailWebsiteAddressLBI - ADCCI1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US
Next stepsTreasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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