Applied Data Scientist, Operations & Performance Lead

baltimorecity; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking an Applied Data Scientist for its Operations, Data, and Performance team. This role will integrate data from multiple systems, build reliable data pipelines and automated workflows, and develop dashboards and analytical products to improve operations and decision-making.

You will evaluate programs and agency performance and help staff and leadership use data to drive evidence-based choices. A strong collaborative mindset is essential in this public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, management, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Six (6) years of experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work; lead experience may be required.
• Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial or equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
• Provisional driver’s license or learner permits are not acceptable.
• You must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with application at time of applying.
• Application deadline: submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Integrate data from multiple systems and build reliable data pipelines and automated workflows.
• Develop dashboards and analytical products to evaluate programs and agency performance.
• Help staff and leadership use data to improve operations and decision‑making.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, management, or related field

Job description

The City of Baltimore is seeking an Applied Data Scientist for its Operations, Data, and Performance team. This role will integrate data from multiple systems, build reliable data pipelines and automated workflows, and develop dashboards and analytical products to improve operations and decision-making.

You will evaluate programs and agency performance and help staff and leadership use data to drive evidence-based choices. A strong collaborative mindset is essential in this public-sector setting.