Mid-Level Data Scientist (US-030223)
Washington, DC
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Freedom Consulting Group
Technical Support and Analytical Services
- Apply data science techniques to priority international development challenges
- Assist USAID subject matter experts with data science focused analytical thinking for improved planning, and reporting of programs
- Design, develop and deliver data analysis and visualization products for both technical staff and senior leadership which support USAID operations at all stages of the budget cycle
- Acquire, process, manage, and analyze data, especially financial data, from a range of sources for improved decision making
- Collaborate with a team of interdisciplinary experts within USAID’s Office of Budget and Management and other offices as needed
- Provide consultation to non-technical audiences and develop and implement guidance on integrating data and analysis in routine decision-making processes
- Prepare concept papers, background analyses, and briefings to build support for the use of data analytics and data science techniques throughout USAID
- Facilitate discussion among key USAID stakeholders to articulate a vision and plan for integrating data science into planning, delivering, and assessing development programs
- Provide training and capacity building services to non-technical audiences on accessing, analyzing, and visualizing data
Strategic Planning, Support, and Capacity Building
Skills and Capabilities
- Strong quantitative background and experience in data collection, cleaning, processing and applied analysis and visualization using statistical software or programming languages (Python, Stata, SAS, R, SPSS, MATLAB, Tableau, PowerBI)
- Ability to produce compelling data visualization products, including by using Adobe applications, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Ability to create interactive web-based products using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Curious, self-motivated individual with excellent communications skills -- must be able to distill highly technical quantitative methods into policy relevant snippets
- Experience translating statistical, regression and visualization results into briefing documents or presentations for senior leadership
- Ability to apply data science analytical techniques to problems and data sets spanning diverse sectors as agriculture, democracy & governance, economic growth, education, environment, and health, along with integrating financial data into analyses
- Strategic project leadership: experience leading and facilitating projects through concept, iterative design and development, delivery, and ongoing support
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of experience with a Master’s Degree in a field such as Statistics, Math, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field
What’s in It for You?Flexible work environmentA team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionalsWork with innovative, cutting edge technologiesEnjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefitsA work-life balance you can count onOpportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with FreedomAmazing benefits including matching 401k, profit sharing, fully paid medical, and moreGenerous paid time off – including paid site closure daysCompetitive salary offeringsPaid training and tuition reimbursementReferral bonusesFully paid life and disabilityAnnual logo wear allowanceCompany sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
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