Data Scientist
Food and Drug Administration • Silver Spring, MD • Posted July 18, 2026
Position Overview
Summary This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority.This position is being recruited based on the Title 21, Pay Table 2, Band A (GS-11 and B (GS-12). Responsibilities The incumbent will serve as a specialist to design data modeling processes, uncover hidden patterns in the data, and create algorithms and predictive models to extract insights that improve the assessment of the state of pharmaceutical quality. Applies advanced statistical and machine learning methods, to analyze complex, multivariable datasets, identify patterns and anomalies, and generate actionable insights from OQS-managed data. Produces well-documented analytical p...