Job Description
Join the IRS's premier data analytics team in Plano, TX, where your expertise drives critical federal initiatives. We offer fully flexible hours (8 AM - 6 PM core window) to accommodate your work-life balance while tackling high-impact projects. As a key member of our data intelligence division, you'll transform complex datasets into actionable insights that shape national tax policy and citizen services. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the prestige of serving public interest through data excellence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal datasets using SQL, Python, and advanced statistical methods
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations for executive decision-making
- Ensure compliance with federal data security protocols (NIST, FISMA) and privacy regulations
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on data integration and standardization initiatives
- Present findings to senior leadership through clear, concise reports and presentations
- Maintain data quality frameworks and implement continuous improvement processes
- Support ad-hoc analysis for emerging federal policy challenges
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of professional data analysis experience with federal datasets
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with federal data governance frameworks (e.g., DCAM, DMBOK)
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical insights for non-technical stakeholders