Statistician

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS). Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

The primary purpose of this position is to leverage a variety of statistical, analytical, and modeling tools to independently initiate and manage studies, execute data management, and develop statistical findings and reports to meet statutory requirements and inform DHS leadership decisions. As a Statistician, GS-1530-14, your typical work assignments may include: Selecting and implementing statistical techniques and methods to produce accurate and timely data. Planning analytical projects requiring application of statistical theory related to immigration issues with a specific focus on immigration benefits or enforcement. Selecting and modifying statistical techniques and methods to produce accurate and timely data for reports in various formats. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.