Data Scientist

Department of Energy

Portland, Oregon Full-time $114,684 – $149,091 Closes Jun 25, 2026

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (AE), Executive Office (A). A successful candidate in this position will serve as a senior Data Analyst for the EEO program and is responsible for providing management with objectively based data-driven recommendations derived from the design, development, and implementation of advanced data systems and tools to support the management and oversight of EEO programs.

Duties

  • As a Data Scientist, you will: Lead the design and implementation of advanced data products, databases, and analytical tools to support oversight and management of EEO programs.
  • Develop and deliver complex data solutions using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and other data visualizations tools to provide real-time visibility into program performance, identify trends and emerging issues, and strengthen accountability.
  • Collect, integrate and reconcile data from multiple internal and external sources to produce accurate and timely datasets that support comprehensive tracking, analysis, and reporting of EEO program activities.
  • Validate data integrity to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Lead comprehensive enterprise-wide analysis of complex EEO program data spanning multiple programs, reporting systems, and data sources.
  • Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and presentations that translate complex datasets into clear graphic findings, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations, using data visualization techniques to convey key insights effectively.
  • Lead complex program evaluations, studies, and project initiatives to assess performance, efficiency, and effectiveness across EEO functional areas.
  • Design and apply evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and performance metrics, incorporating data analysis and visualization tools to measure outcomes and identify systemic gaps.

Requirements

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically.

You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.

You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background.

A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of “Ineligible”.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Category Rating Procedure: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume, supporting documentation, and questionnaire/assessment responses will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the USAHire rating assessment(s) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three predefined quality categories. These categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.

Application of Veterans’ Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or above (or equivalent). Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated “well-qualified”, which is defined as scoring 85.0 or higher. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (06/25/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12978520 USAHire: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
  • Information on how to create a federal resume https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
  • Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
  • Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
  • It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.
  • For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
  • Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

About this role

The Data Scientist position with the Department of Energy is based in Portland, Oregon. This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (AE), Executive Office (A). The role pays $114,684 to $149,091 per year.

Day to day, the work involves as a Data Scientist, you will: Lead the design and implementation of advanced data products, databases, and analytical tools to support oversight and management of EEO programs. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

This role calls for United States citizenship and the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance. It is graded at GS-9, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Data Scientist position with the Department of Energy in Portland, Oregon, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $114,684 to $149,091 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Portland, Oregon, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 25, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Energy
Job Type Full-time
Location Portland, Oregon
Salary $114,684 – $149,091
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 25, 2026
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Source ID 26-BPA-51303-1297852-DE
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