The Internal Revenue Service is searching for a Statistician (Data Scientist) to support the Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics Division (RAAS), according to a job posting on USAJobs.gov.
IRS RAAS is the agency’s leading source for data analytics, analytical and statistical support, research tools and information, and breakthrough technologies. RAAS recommendations, studies, and data are effectively used to assist in the administration of the U.S. tax system and to improve IRS performance. Projects encompass a variety of subjects, including statistical analyses, program evaluations, research on topics affecting tax administration, compliance studies, and the administration of enterprise research resources.
According to the posting, duties for the Statistician (Data Scientist)Â include:
- Plans and carries out major projects for collecting detailed statistical data from tax and information returns and other primary sources. Takes a leading role in managing all project areas, which includes determining user requirements, program content, sample design, information systems design, training field personnel, and data collection and correction procedures. Coordinates file delivery and data publication.
- Applies various statistical techniques to the applicable subject matter area including analysis and modeling of multivariate, sampling, analysis of variance, determining confidence limits, and analysis of frequency distributions.
- Reviews economic, statistical, tax, and technical literature for the purposes of maintaining proficiency as a technical expert and adapting new methods to Division work.
- Directs and mentors junior staff, reviews the work of other analysts, and provides feedback to management regarding staff performance, and demonstrates leadership in the office including regular assignments as acting supervisor.
