Pathways Recent Graduate Economist/Statistician/Data Scientist

This position is located in the Bureau of the Actuary & Research, Railroad Retirement Board. The incumbent is professionally responsible for planning and conducting various economic, statistical and financial studies, projects, and cost calculations for programs administered by the agency under the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), Railroad Unemployment and Insurance Act (RUIA), and/or other pertinent laws. This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to the following website: Students & Recent Graduates The RRB Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to: Successful completion of at least 1-year of continuous service Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training Demonstration of successful job performance Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate may be converted Conversion to the competitive service is not implied nor guaranteed. As a Pathways Recent Graduate Economist/Statistician/Data Scientist, you will: Collect, tabulate, analyze, interpret, and present economic and statistical data used in programs administered by the agency under the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), Railroad Unemployment and Insurance Act (RUIA), Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA), Social Security Act (SSA), and/or other pertinent laws. Conduct studies and analyses on proposals to modify the Acts. Prepare materials for a variety of agency publications. Identify and oversee the collection and development of relevant data. Develop and identify data required for use in the management and direction of the programs. Prepare ad hoc reports and conduct studies as directed. Be responsible for contributing to the analysis and review of large amounts of relevant data. Make recommendations resulting from analysis and reviews of data. Analysis and recommendations developed can influence the management and oversight of the benefit programs and be used to formulate policy, address program vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of the programs. Address irregularities, anomalies, or suspicious patterns or trends in the programs.