Senior Data Scientist

• Lead in-depth data analyses and visualizations, including trend analysis, predictive modeling, and forecasting, to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that inform policy and program decisions
• Design, validate, and refine statistical and machine-learning models for complex mission and humanitarian data
• Establish analytical methods, documentation, and quality checks so analyses are reproducible and defensible
• Partner with stakeholders inside and outside the client organization to frame high-priority questions and develop data-driven solutions
• Lead standardization, management, and visualization of programmatic and financial reporting within a central database and dashboard ecosystem
• Apply advanced analytics to evaluate partner performance, identify efficiencies, and generate quantitative evidence of programmatic success
• Identify, analyze, integrate, and visualize publicly available data for humanitarian contextual dashboards
• Translate complex findings and model outputs into dashboards, reports, presentations, and decision-support products for Government officials and policymakers
• Develop and maintain databases, data dictionaries, and documentation supporting data quality, security, privacy, accessibility, and repeatable analysis
• Provide senior analytical leadership for the client's monitoring and evaluation data ecosystem
• Develop and refine analytical methods and deliver findings through Power BI dashboards, reports, and other analytical products
• Serve as a senior technical resource for emerging analytics needs and independently develop rigorous approaches to complex problems
• Support a federal government client's enterprise IT modernization program

• Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in data science, statistical modeling, and machine learning
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including expertise in Python, R, and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex analytical models and techniques for large, complex data sets
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of data management best practices, including data quality, security, and privacy requirements
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience collaborating across organizations, building consensus, and obtaining required system authorizations
• Self-motivated and capable of independently leading complex analytical work, with strong time and resource management skills
• Active Secret security clearance required prior to contract performance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a client-issued badge
• Must comply with client security requirements and execute required nondisclosure agreements

Demonstrates expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization, with a strong focus on developing and implementing analytical methods for complex data sets. Proficient in translating complex findings into actionable insights for stakeholders, ensuring data quality and security throughout the analytical process.

• Statistical Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• Python

• Statistical Analysis
• Predictive Modeling
• Data Management
• SQL
• R
• Trend Analysis
• Analytical Methods
• Data Quality
• Complex Data Sets
• Documentation

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time Management

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Data Science
• Humanitarian Data
• Program Evaluation
• Enterprise IT Modernization
• Client Security Requirements

• Power BI
• Tableau
• Databases
• Dashboards
• Data Dictionaries