Statistician/Senior Statistician

Minimum Qualification EL-12:

• 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level demonstrating work experience with the statements described below.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Applying advanced statistical or econometric analysis methods, including complex linear and logistic regression and prediction needed to analyze data
• Applying survey methodology to produce or analyze data, including methods for sampling, weighting, and/or imputation
• Utilizing statistical software/programming languages to manage and analyze housing, mortgage, and/or credit data
• Producing technical papers, reports, or documentation materials that describe quantitative methods and/or the results of quantitative analyses

Minimum Qualification EL-13:

• 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level demonstrating work experience with the statements described below.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Designing, leading, and/or executing advanced statistical or econometric analyses, including complex linear and logistic regression and prediction needed to analyze data
• Developing, evaluating, or applying complex survey methodology, including designing and/or assessing sampling strategies, weighting procedures, and/or imputation methods
• Utilizing statistical software/programming languages to manage and analyze housing, mortgage, and/or credit data
• Leading the development of technical papers, reports, or documentation materials that describe quantitative methods and/or the results of quantitative analyses

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Important Details

• Application deadline: June 22, 2026, 11:59 PM (ET)
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Supervisory status: No
• Represented by a union: Yes
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Other, Moderate Risk (MR)
• Background check type: Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure required: No

Application Process

• Complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section
• Click the Apply Online button
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date
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• Review all instructions prior to beginning assessments; accommodation requests for assessments can be made before starting
• Set aside about two (2) hours to take the USA Hire Assessments (most applicants complete them in less time); you can re-use your unique assessment link to stop and continue later
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About the Company

This position is in the Division of Housing Mission and Goals (DHMG) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The DHMG is responsible for FHFA policy development and analysis, oversight of the Enterprises' single-family and multifamily housing policy, oversight of the mission and goals of the Enterprises, and the housing finance and community investment mission of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs and capital policy for the Enterprises). The division also oversees and coordinates FHFA activities involving data analyses, market surveillance, systemic risk monitoring, and analysis affecting housing finance and financial markets.