State of Indiana · 5 hours ago
Data Scientist- Senior
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to ensure effective utilization of data among INDOT executives and staff, focusing on customer engagement and data product delivery.
GovernmentInformation ServicesOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Provides supervision, leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Data Scientists and staff
Engages with key business stakeholders on strategic projects and initiatives to understand their analytical and operational challenges and translate these needs into data solutions
Assesses the structure, content, and quality of the data through examination of source systems and data samples
Collaborates with other DS professionals, data engineers, and BI professionals around data/table structures to optimize architecture, ETL procedures, dashboards, and other self-service needs
Prioritizes requirements and creates rapid prototypes and minimally viable products for end users
Identifies opportunities to improve current processes or find efficiencies by applying industry best practices as a DS professional
Mines and analyzes data from state databases to drive insights into problems and efficiency in processes while maintaining the standards of organizational excellence
Interprets data and from multiple sources using a variety of analytical techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to data mining, to more complex statistical methodologies
Monitors the input for code repositories for code version control
Provides end user education for interpretation of business data
Tests and evaluates data solutions as it relates to upgrades to existing software
Provides oversight of the maintenance and support for existing data solutions for the agency
Records and communicates technical specifications to ensure that proper techniques and standards are incorporated into deliverables and understood by the end users
Qualification
Required
Master's and 1-2+ years of experience, or
Bachelor's Degree and 3-4+ years of experience, or
7-8+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role
At least 1-2 years in a team lead, project lead, or supervisory capacity
Strong leadership skills including strategic thinking, communication, and presentation skills
Considerable knowledge using computer languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets as well develop software for automation
Broad knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications
Broad knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages and drawbacks
Strong understanding of relational and dimensional databases, theories, principles, and practices
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills
Resourceful self-starter and highly motivated team player
Able to perform well in a fast-paced environment
Experience with data manipulation to include cleansing, standardizing, and transforming
Experience in leading workshops or training sessions with a user community
Experience generating and distributing visualizations to a broad range of audiences
Effective communicator and someone who enjoys getting to understand nuances of a problem
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets
Ability to lead, encourage and influence others to perform
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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