Data Scientist

Summary The NIH's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. We are looking for motivated Data Scientists in multiple locations to help drive the NIH mission. The following Institutes/Centers are participating in this recruitment: NIBIB NEI DTR Additional institutes/centers may also participate in this announcement. Duties If selected for this position as a Data Scientist, GS\-1560\-11/12/13 your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Designing and implementing strategies, methodologies, and tools to collect data that is relevant, accurate, and representative of the target population or phenomenon of interest. Preparing the data and ensuring its suitability for the intended use (e.g., storage, analysis, or modeling) by cleaning, wrangling, and formatting the data. Organizing, storing, and maintaining data in a way that optimizes access patterns, security, and accommodates different data types and characteristics. Using computational/statistical techniques for analyzing data. This includes applying the algorithms and methods that underlie artificial intelligence (AI), data mining, machine learning, and statistical inference to gain knowledge or insights, build classifiers and predictors, or infer causality. Representing data and information visually through graphical or interactive means such as charts, graphs, maps, or dashboards. Explaining what the visualized data means considering context, point, implications, and possible ramifications. Developing, implementing, or leading data science initiatives, programs, or strategies while ensuring compliance, managing teams/resources, evaluating proposals, and maintaining reproducible work procedures. Developing, implementing, modifying, or providing recommendations on data visualization, healthcare AI, and other data science tools (e.g., machine learning). Who Can Apply The public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Job Details Open 10/01/2026 – 10/05/2026 Pay $85,447 – $158,322 Per Year Pay Grade \& Scale GS 11 – 13 Job Category Data Science Series Institute or Center Multiple ICs Work Schedule Full\-time Appointment Type Permanent Job Location Montgomery County, Maryland Travel Required Not required Agency Contact NIH HR SERVICE DESK BRANCH H Agency Contact E\-Mail \[email protected] Job ID 886518900 Position ID NIH\-SR\-DH\-27\-13072100