Data Scientist
Skills
Computer ScienceAnalytical SkillsApache SparkData AnalyticsData ScienceData VisualizationDatabases
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in data science or related field
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science Computer Science Statistics or related quantitative field preferred
- Proficiency in Python or R
- Familiarity with Hadoop Spark or SQL-based database management
- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with large complex datasets
- U.S. citizen eligible to obtain U.S. government security clearance
Nice to have
- Creative problem-solver
- Excellent communicator
- Mission-driven
- Public service mindset
Day to day
- Develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large complex datasets
- Create visual reports and presentations that translate findings into clear actionable insights
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary government teams to understand data needs and support mission-critical decisions