About this opportunity
State of Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board lists this Data Scientist opportunity in olympia, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Data Science & Informatics Specialist 2 will independently lead complex statewide research efforts that support state policymaking and funding decisions.
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced statistical models for performance management , program evaluation , and survey design .
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and direct economic and statistical research initiatives.
Convert complex analyses into strategic findings and actionable recommendations for executive management and board members.
Create statistical business procedures while ensuring agency databases and practices align with state and federal regulations .
Serve as the primary researcher on multidisciplinary projects, overseeing work from execution through final presentation.
Produce data visualizations and deliver results to executive leadership, board members, and stakeholders.
Manage and maintain data sharing agreements (DSAs) by assessing research data needs, coordinating with partners, and ensuring confidentiality and security .
Represent the agency on cross-agency workgroups to advance data integration and streamline DSA processes.
Act as one of the agency’s Data Scientists by developing advanced statistical models that inform state policymaking.
Requirements
8 years of combined related education and/or experience.
Research experience in the social sciences and/or quantitative research experience using multivariate regression .
Education in quantitative social science or a related field.
2 years professional experience using statistical software such as SAS , SPSS , STATA , or R .
1 year experience using relational databases such as Access , Oracle , or SQL .
Demonstrated leadership experience in team and project management.
Experience designing, managing, and working with complex administrative, demographic, and multi-source longitudinal databases.
Experience applying advanced statistical methods, including linear regression and logistic regression , to analyze complex datasets.
Proven ability to communicate complex findings with clear, concise summaries and data-focused presentations for diverse audiences.
Technologies
SAS , SPSS , STATA , R
Access , Oracle , SQL
Linear regression , logistic regression
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience analyzing aggregate employment or training data.
Experience designing and analyzing survey data.
Experience with cost estimation for research projects and activities.
Benefits
Union Inclusion: Position is in a bargaining unit and covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the state of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Location: Olympia, WA (hybrid). Salary: USD 7,973 - 10,721 per monthly.
Minimum experience: 8 years.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
olympia, WA, 98502, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.