Data Scientist

This position is located within the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Strategy & Policy (S&P) unit. The incumbent is responsible for providing data-driven products and solutions to complex challenges associated with the analysis, interpretation, and visualization of large and varied structured and unstructured data sets supporting various VS surveillance/monitoring programs, adverse animal health events, and emergency response.

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Analyzes a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights to the organization to streamline Federal program evaluation and oversight, including efforts to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

Consults with stakeholders and customers as necessary to identify the appropriate data, methodology, and design.

Collects, organizes, and interprets multi-contextual data to evaluate program performance, policy effectiveness, program impacts and constraints, and mission alignment.

Creates data visualizations and dashboards to support data interpretation, use, and sharing.

Collaborates with VS program teams and Center Directors or designee to develop pans, procedures, and methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Provides professional leadership in developing policies, standards, and operating procedures pertaining to data collection and analyses.