Role overview
Open & closing dates
04/01/2026 to 04/14/2026
Salary
$151,597 - $256,833 per year
Starting salary is based on experience. The range is listed for informational purposes. Initial pay will be set below the maximum. See more below.
Pay scale & grade
SK 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
- 1560 Data Science Series
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
26-DH-12922348-WLJ
Control number
863322900
What you'll work on
- Providing authoritative guidance on structured data standards, disclosure requirements, validation rules, and data quality principles.
- Evaluating the structure, consistency, and interpretability of machine-readable data submitted to the Commission.
- Conducting analytical assessments on data, identifying structural or semantic issues, and determining appropriate methodological approaches.
- Supporting the development, refinement, and implementation of taxonomy elements, data models, and validation logic.
- Participating in long-range planning related to machine-readable data modernization, standard setting, and statutory implementation.
- Collaborating with staff across the SEC, other regulators, external standards groups and others to address data quality and structured reporting issues.
- Designing or advising on processes, tools, or automation approaches that improve machine-readable data quality and usability.
What we're looking for
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Interview process
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).