Data Scientist

Work onsite in Bethesda, MD supporting government service efforts by turning raw data into reliable insights and leadership-ready reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data and information to support development and execution of assigned projects
• Track, maintain, and support institution and program data, metrics, and evaluation data to ensure quality and reliability
• Produce reports, presentations, and written materials for leadership that communicate findings, trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data and research
• Support, coordinate, or help promote strategic initiatives and projects
• Use strong MS Office capabilities, with proficient/advanced skills in Excel and Access and/or related spreadsheet and database applications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, public policy, economics, sociology, education, business analytics, or a related social science field from an accredited institution
• At least 2 years of directly comparable experience working with quantitative information and data
• Ability to generate and present data insights using statistical software and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience with programming language/coding (e.g., Visual Basic, SQL, or similar). Coding skills should be transferable; VBA (or Python) may be used with Excel, and VBA/SQL can be used with Access
• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph REQUIRED

Technologies

• MS Office, Excel, Access
• Power BI, Tableau
• Visual Basic, SQL, VBA, Python

Benefits

• 5% matching 401(k) with no vesting period
• Family leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience in graphic design
• Training in and experience with more advanced statistical techniques