Data Scientist, Innovation Team
State of Maryland Innovation Team · Baltimore, MD
Data + Analytics
Public Service & Civic Engagement
$102,426 -
$136,040
Per Year
Posted 4 weeks ago
Excel
Tableau
R
Data Science
Python
ExpressJS
Introduction
The data scientist is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor.
The data scientist will work as part of the Innovation Team and will focus on using data to offer decision making solutions to tangible project needs that other government leaders can also leverage into projections and programs to tackle challenges.
To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected] by the deadline, Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Data Scientist, Innovation Team
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis and Baltimore City, MD
POSITION DUTIES
General Purpose: The data scientist for the Innovation Team will lead the effort to use data to guide the decision making of the Innovation team and State collaborators.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the development of data science and research analysis projects to glean insight into pressing issues and policy areas in order to support the formulation of thoughtful solutions
- Work hand-in-hand with department leadership on specific Innovation Team projects to understand the data they currently collect and work to leverage these data for improving defined challenges and achieving outcomes
- Obtain, evaluate, and interpret data and reports from various systems, assessing relevant data source validity and reliability to meet Innovation Team project needs
- Conduct observational and statistical analyses using appropriate software and/or programming languages to test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions
- Provide expertise to support data-driven decisions and policy
- Identify delivery obstacles and work with the Innovation Team to address
- Lead efforts to develop scalable, innovative approaches to extracting, managing and analyzing data for Innovation Team projects
- Present ideas and solutions related to the work of the Innovation Team’s data efforts in externally
- Identify indicators to test findings and hypotheses relevant to the Innovation Team’s projects
- Other duties and projects as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in scripting language suitable for data analysis and modeling such as Python and/or R
- Expertise with visualization tools like Tableau, Python or R visualization libraries
- A track record of demonstrating and successfully applying the following characteristics:
- Excellent ability to simplify information and concepts, to formulate options and recommendations, and to communicate with all levels of management and workforce to achieve objectives
- Steady and resolute manner that inspires confidence and trust
- States and maintains position backed by facts, while working through differences and alternative views in a respectful manner
- Effective listener - probes, surfaces, and shares new ideas and ways of doing things
- High energy, highly resilient, and resourceful
- A “self-starter” motivated by the achievement of the organization, the team, and themselves – in that order
- Organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities and work projects
- A team player, with the ability to organize, assign, and track completion of work by direct and indirect team members
- Flexible and adaptable, even while maintaining a keen focus on objectives
- Leads by example – hands on role model
- Highest personal standards of integrity
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected] by the deadline, Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Data Scientist, Innovation Team
The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
