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U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) · 2 days ago

Data Scientist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Develops and maintains the scripts and processes required to extract, transform, review and move data and metadata through the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) database of record.

Explores new technologies and techniques to create efficient process around data extraction, loading, transformation, governance, and cataloguing.

Serves as an advisor to Bureau statisticians in solving complex and far-reaching data management issues and problems for a wide range of systems, applications and customers that use statistical methods and techniques.

Leverages innovative project management methodologies (e.g., scaled Agile framework) to complete projects within a complex environment that requires coordination with multiple stakeholders across multiple organizations.

Develops standard queries, reports and presentations that translate complex analytics concepts, findings and limitations into plain language for nontechnical audiences.

Develops algorithms and tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings.

Conducts planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data.

Ensures that product-related training and documentation are developed and made available to customers before related projects are completed.

Analyzes feasibility studies, proposals and in-depth analyses of current requirements and forecast trends for future needs.

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Data ExtractionData TransformationData LoadingTechnology ExplorationData ManagementProject ManagementQuery DevelopmentReport DevelopmentPresentation DevelopmentAlgorithm DevelopmentData ProcessingData VisualizationSystem AdministrationTraining DeliveryDocumentation DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisRequirement Analysis

Required

Experience in developing and maintaining scripts and processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading

Ability to explore new technologies and techniques for data management

Experience in advising on data management issues and problems

Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., scaled Agile framework)

Ability to develop standard queries, reports, and presentations for nontechnical audiences

Experience in developing algorithms and tools for data manipulation and processing

Knowledge of data visualization techniques

Experience in planning, developing, implementing, and administering data systems

Ability to provide product-related training and documentation to customers

Experience in analyzing feasibility studies, proposals, and requirements

Company

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP)

The Office of Justice Programs is a federal agency that provides federal leadership, grants, training, technical assistance and other resources to improve the nation’s capacity to prevent and reduce crime, assist victims and enhance the rule of law by strengthening the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Founded in 1984