Student Trainee (Interdisciplinary- Data Science/Operations Research/Computer Science)
What is a Student Trainee (Interdisciplinary- Data Science/Operations Research/Computer Science), GS-1599-7, exactly? In this position you will have direct access to big data. You will use a variety of analytics to extract and interpret meaningful data, and translate it into action through shaping policy, rules and models.
Responsibilities
- Participate in using code and statistical analysis to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Adjust and correlate data into logical results.
- Perform statistical and other advanced analysis to find patterns and relationships within large volumes of data.
- Collect data and information, performing data quality reviews, running statistical models, conduct data analysis, and provide assessments to management.
- Support preparation of reports including creation of visualizations (e.g., graphs in excel), translation to business intelligence tools, and/or development of written materials to convey statistical information and business insights.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. You must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. You must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement before starting employment. You must be 16 years old to be employed by the Federal government.
Qualifications
ALL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:
To be eligible for the CMS Pathways - Summer Internship Program, an individual must be enrolled and seeking a degree (e.g., diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution/program on a full or half-time basis for the upcoming SPRING 2020 semester. Additional proof of enrollment for the upcoming SUMMER 2020 or FALL 2020 semester will be required before a final job offer can be extended. Click here for a definition of a qualifying education institution/program.
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Possess and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the unweighted 4.0 scale. GPA is based on current enrollment. GPA 2.95 is rounded to 3.0 and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. NOTE: Students enrolled in a school or college that utilizes a Pass/Fail grading system are required to submit an unofficial transcript which must include the Institutions legend that documents the Pass/Fail equivalency.
TRANSCRIPTS or other applicable education documents (e.g., acceptance letter) are required at the time of application to verify program eligibility.