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Data Scientist

U.S. Secret Service
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026 CLOSED ON 8/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at U.S. Secret Service?

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Strategy, Planning, and Innovation will allow you to apply data science and related information management principles to promote effective data use for informed decision-making, and to drive positive transformation in programs and organizational units with advanced analytic, modeling, and evaluation support.

The selectee will serve as a Data Scientist in the Office of Strategy, Planning, and Innovation. Typical work assignments include:

  • Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of data science projects, models, and Operations; and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop data tags and electronic records metadata, products, and definitions.
  • Leads the creation and implementation of statistically valid data collection tools and systems and analyzes agency operations to define data and reporting requirements.
  • Collaborates with intra-agency partners to build and maintain data models, reporting systems, automation, and dashboards using multiple data sources, demonstrating expertise in at least two areas such as cloud platforms, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), programming, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), or relevant certifications.
  • Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into clear, audience-specific language, and develops presentations and interpretations of analytical results-utilizing interactivity and storytelling as needed-to make specialized data more understandable for senior agency officials.
  • Presents analytical findings to policymakers and non-technical audiences, responds to questions with precision and tact, and provides guidance and recommendations to senior officials on advanced projects while resolving critical issues efficiently.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency with which the Secret Service fulfills its assigned functions and responsibilities. This Data Scientist position starts at a salary of $121,785.00, GS-13 step 1, with potential to $158,322.00 GS-13 step 10.

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

  • Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
  • Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
  • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Required

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Salary : $121,785

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