U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Senior Research Mathematical Statistician
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is seeking a Senior Research Mathematical Statistician with a track record of research publications and mentoring to join the Office of Survey Methods Research (OSMR). This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge statistical research that directly impacts the integrity and quality of high-impact government data products.
BLS produces some of the nation's most critical economic indicators, including data on employment, occupations, inflation and prices, workplace conditions, and productivity. The work conducted in the OSMR supports these data products to meet the highest standards of statistical validity and relevance.
Position Overview
This senior-level position carries a research agenda in any area of statistics relevant to government data products. Relevant research areas include, but are not exclusively limited to:
- Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling or Machine Learning for survey domain and respondent level estimation, with a strong emphasis on uncertainty quantification.
- Statistical Data Privacy methods and applications.
- Methods for Combining Probability and Non-Probability Sampling data sources.
- Variance estimation for survey data statistics.
The position requires expertise in both theoretical development and the generation of practical results that can be implemented in production systems for BLS data products.
Key Responsibilities
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Responsibility |
Description |
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Research Leadership |
Define and execute a robust research agenda in statistical methodology relevant to BLS data products. |
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Consultation |
Lead consultations with BLS programs to diagnose statistical needs and formulate impactful research projects. |
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Mentorship |
Provide expert guidance and mentoring to junior research statisticians within the OSMR and throughout the BLS. |
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Dissemination |
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at major statistical conferences. |
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a strong background in mathematical statistics and demonstrated ability to conduct independent research. A Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Application Submission
We encourage all interested and qualified applicants to submit their materials. The official job announcement and application instructions can be found here (or by searching for "Research Mathematical Statistician" on USAJobs.gov). Applicants are encouraged to review and follow the application instructions carefully and note that resumes/CVs must be no longer than two-pages in length. (See here for additional guidance and context.)
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the research scope of the position, please contact Terrance Savitsky at Savitsky.Terrance@bls.gov.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Jeffrey M. Gonzalez, PhD
Director, Mathematical Statistics Research Center
Bureau of Labor Statistics/Office of Survey Methods Research
U.S. Department of Labor
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