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Lead Systems Engineer

Suitland, MD

Census Bureau's Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role provides technical and management leadership on major engineering assignments, translating business ...

Bart & Associates

Lead Systems Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

Census Bureau's Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role provides technical and management leadership on major engineering assignments, translating business ...

US Department of Commerce

Data Scientist

Suitland, MD

$102K/yr

This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for a Data Scientist position in the Decennial Census Management Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland ...

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Data Scientist

Suitland, MD

$102K/yr

This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for a Data Scientist position in the Decennial Census Management Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland ...

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What are the typical responsibilities and challenges for someone working on the Decennial Census team?

Working on the Decennial Census team involves a variety of responsibilities, such as collecting accurate data from the public, verifying information, and ensuring confidentiality. Team members often face challenges like encouraging community participation, addressing language barriers, and navigating diverse neighborhoods. Collaboration with colleagues is key, as the work is highly team-oriented and may require adapting to evolving schedules or assignments. The role provides valuable experience in data collection, public outreach, and government operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Decennial Census Enumerator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Decennial Census Enumerator, you need strong attention to detail, reliable organizational skills, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld data collection devices, digital mapping tools, and secure data entry systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse populations make an enumerator stand out. These competencies ensure accurate data collection and help build public trust, which is essential for a successful and complete census count.

What are Decennial Census workers?

Decennial Census workers are individuals hired by the U.S. Census Bureau to help conduct the nationwide population count that occurs every ten years. Their responsibilities typically include collecting data from households, verifying information, and ensuring an accurate count of everyone living in the United States. These workers play a crucial role in gathering the data that helps determine congressional representation, federal funding allocations, and provides important statistics for research and planning. Positions may include enumerators, supervisors, and office staff, and the work is generally temporary, lasting only for the duration of the census period.
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Infographic showing various Decennial Census job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 19% Locum Tenens, 24% As Needed, and 57% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Supervisory Contract Management Specialist

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Suitland, MD • On-site

$143K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

This vacancy is for a Supervisory Contract Management Specialist position in the Decennial Contracts Execution Office within the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.
Qualifications:

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see Announcement Number 26-BOC-12967488-DE-DJ
This position may be filled as a term appointment; initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 4 years. This appointment may be extended at management's discretion.
Specialized Experience: For the GG-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: To qualify, candidate must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GG-13 in the Federal service which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position includes: supporting and coordinating contract work, identifying and resolving issues through proactive work with the contractor and subject matter experts; assessing the productivity and effectiveness of contracts; serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for projects and working with teams towards the completion of large and complex projects; preparing requests for qualifications, proposal, and quotation documents; completing various forms used in the procurement process and maintaining related records; analyzing contracts budget data and provides independent assessments of program status; and researching and interpreting guidelines, rules, regulations, and policies.
Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.

Education:Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.Employment Type: OTHER

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