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Abstract:
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As the largest single employer of statisticians, the federal government plays an influential role in the U.S. statistical community. Encumbered by relatively inflexible rules for employment and career advancement, the government faces unique challenges in its efforts to maintain and modernize the myriad of programs that make up the federal statistical system. Many statisticians who play key roles in federal programs are approaching retirement age, and they will be difficult to replace. Graduate programs in statistics attract a high percentage of international students, while Federal employment requires U.S. citizenship. Moreover, skilled statisticians regularly leave federal employment for the private sector, because advancement opportunities in nonmanagerial roles often are limited.
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