Mathematical Statistician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Designs, develops and presents analytical models and methods for implementation, performs qualitative and quantitative analysis and conducts research to support and further SSA's program integrity initiatives.
See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for more information about this position.
Qualifications:To qualify for this Mathematical Statistician position you must demonstrate:
(1) the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the federal GS-1529 series AND
(2) at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience
For GS-11 ONLY: a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) OR at least 3 academic years of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies for this position may be substituted for Specialized Experience. (See GS-11 requirements below.)
(1) INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR) (All Applicants)
A. Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university resulting in a bachelor's or higher degree that includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours are in mathematics and 6 semester hours are in statistics.
OR
B. In lieu of a degree, successful completion of at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics (as shown in A above) supplemented by relevant experience or additional qualifying education.
Note that courses acceptable toward meeting the mathematics requirement must have included at least four of the following:
-- differential calculus
-- integral calculus
-- advanced calculus
-- theory of equations
-- vector analysis
-- advanced algebra
-- linear algebra
-- mathematical logic
-- differential equations or
-- another advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite.
SEE EDUCATION BELOW -- Applicants who don't demonstrate the IOR will not be considered.
(2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
FOR GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-09 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-09 or above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of applying mathematical or statistical theory to collect and organize numerical data to provide usable information.
Duties that demonstrate Specialized Experience for GS-11 include:
(1) participating as a data analyst/mathematical statistician in studies involving large datasets and mathematical/statistical analytical techniques and processes;
(2) transforming data into a form suitable for analysis using R, Python, SAS or SQL; and
(3) summarizing methodologies and findings in writing for a project leader or supervisor.
If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it. If your experience was gained in the federal government, you must upload an SF-50 documenting your grade at the time experience was gained.
In lieu of Specialized Experience, you may qualify for GS-11 with a Ph.D. in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies necessary for this position. This education must be separate from and in addition to education used to support the IOR.
In lieu of Specialized Experience or a Ph.D. you may qualify for GS-11 with at least 3 academic years of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies for this position. This education must be separate from and in addition to education used to support the IOR.
In lieu of the full amount of Specialized Experience or the full amount of Optional Education, you may qualify for GS-11 with a portion of each that can be combined to meet the full requirement. Only successfully completed education beyond the second year of graduate studies can be used for this option and it must be separate from and in addition to the education used to meet the IOR. Experience used in combination with education must also be in addition to the experience used in IOR Option B. (HR will determine if the combination of experience and education is sufficient to meet the requirements.)

FOR GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-11 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-11 or above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of developing or applying mathematical or statistical theory to collect, organize, interpret or summarize numerical data to provide usable information.
Duties that demonstrate Specialized Experience for GS-12 include:
(1) performing studies involving large datasets and mathematical/statistical analytical techniques and processes;
(2) transforming data into a form suitable for analysis using R, Python, SAS or SQL; and
(3) summarizing methodologies and findings in writing for a project leader or supervisor.
If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it. If your experience was gained in the federal government, you must upload an SF-50 documenting your grade at the time experience was gained.
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience at this grade.

FOR GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12 or above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of developing or applying mathematical and statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.
Duties that demonstrate Specialized Experience for GS-13 include:
(1) overseeing studies involving large datasets and mathematical/statistical analytical techniques and processes;
(2) transforming data into a form suitable for analysis using R, Python, SAS, or SQL; and
(3) summarizing methodologies and findings in writing for technical and non-technical audiences.
If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it. If your experience was gained in the federal government, you must upload an SF-50 documenting your grade at the time experience was gained.
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience at this grade.
Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (IOR and Specialized Experience for GS-12 and GS-13 // IOR and Specialized Experience and/or Optional Education for GS-11) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
SEE EDUCATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Information on this job series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematical-statistics-series-1529/Education:This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met and demonstrated by all applicants (see QUALIFICATIONS).
To satisfy the IOR, submit a copy of your full transcript(s) and other applicable supporting documents, even if you already hold a federal 1529 series position.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
DO NOT SUBMIT A DIPLOMA IN LIEU OF A FULL TRANSCRIPT THAT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.
TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE LEGIBLE or you may not receive credit for your degree or completed courses.
Submit a copy of your full transcript showing your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled and your degree (or completion of creditable courses). If you attended more than one college or university, submit transcripts for all schools attended.
Transcripts that do not show that a Degree was conferred cannot be considered to have resulted in a Degree. Check your transcript to be sure this information is shown.
Since course titles do not always indicate that a course pertains to a creditable curriculum you are advised to highlight qualifying courses on your transcript to ensure that consideration is given.
APPLICANTS FOR GS-11: Note that education used in lieu of Specialized Experience must be separate from and in addition to education used to support the IOR.
Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. CHECK YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO CONFIRM IT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. You must upload your transcripts as part of your application. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours the school has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered an academic year of graduate study.
Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of your appointment.
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