Data Scientist

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Data, Analytics, and Research (DARA) Administration is hiring a Data Scientist based in Washington, DC. The role supports data-driven performance management and quality improvement by building statistical, predictive, and machine learning models that improve program and operational processes, as well as data quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and manages performance management and quality improvement programs with a data-driven approach to set improvement priorities tied to ongoing strategic imperatives.
• Ensures agency-wide performance management and quality improvement initiatives focus on improving operational and program efficiencies and effectiveness in support of agency-wide goals and strategies.
• Ensures agency-wide performance management and quality improvement initiatives align with national standards and best practices.
• Develops computational algorithms and statistical methods to identify patterns and relationships across multiple database sources.
• Develops scripts, queries, or software code to meet specific requirements or complete defined tasks.
• Designs, builds, and tests data models, algorithms, and predictive models.
• Identifies and applies predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to strengthen program and operational processes and improve overall data quality.

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a field directly related to the position (at least at the baccalaureate level).
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours), plus additional education or appropriate experience.
• Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
• Licensure: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Work Location and Tour of Duty

• Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
• Tour of Duty: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (On-Site)

Work Environment

• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• Work involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
• May include occasional visits to various locations within the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area.

Appointment, Pay, and Position Details

• Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent
• Salary: USD 93,069 to 119,916 per year
• Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1560-13
• Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit
• Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
• Minimum Experience: 1 years

Security, Essential Status, and Suitability Screening

• Position Designation: Security sensitive. The incumbent will be subject to enhanced suitability screening under Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, including criminal background checks and background investigations as applicable.
• Essential Designation: Designated as an essential employee position under the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12.
• Services may be required during emergency situations, including snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications.
• These duties may be required when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early, and critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted.

Residency Preference (If Applicable)

• Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” must maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years.
• Failure to maintain residency may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, or credit information, among other protected characteristics.