CHIEF DATA SCIENTIST
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- Job type
- Not stated by the source
- Department
- Department of Agriculture
- Salary
- USD 151,661–228,000 per year (as published by the source)
- Posted
- 2026-10-21
- Applications close
- 2026-11-12 · Closes in 4 days
Description
The position of Chief Data Scientist is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has primary responsibility for information technology and information management for FSIS. **USDA Employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section**