Data Scientist

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to support the DoED project, building statistical models for K–12, postsecondary, expenditures, and degree projections while validating large education datasets. The role emphasizes reproducible workflows, model pipelines, and rigorous data handling to produce policy-relevant results.

The ideal candidate will re-estimate econometric models, document methodologies, and ensure cross-dataset consistency, with a strong focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or related field.
• 8 years of statistical modeling and forecasting experience with educational data.
• Experience with NCES, Census, Financial, or IPEDS datasets.
• Experience developing AI/ML algorithms for advanced data modeling.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute all statistical models required for K–12, postsecondary, teacher, expenditure, and degree projections.
• Clean, harmonize, and validate NCES, Census, and IPEDS datasets.
• Build automated reproducibility workflows and modeling pipelines.
• Conduct anomaly detection, sensitivity analysis, and cross-dataset validation.
• Draft methodological narratives and responses to technical review.
• Produce an updated edition of Projections of Education Statistics from 2030 to 2035 and other final reports.
• Produce projections consistent in structure and detail with NCES 2024-034, including national totals, state and regional breakdowns, disaggregation by demographics.
• Use diverse and complex models, multiple regression, and other econometric models with a large number of equations to produce projections.
• Re-estimate the two-equation error-correction model on updated data series incorporating the most recently available NFPEFS and CCD data.
• Update mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) tables for all models with sufficient historical projection series.
• Develop data processing plan and technical documentation.
• Work remotely.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Forecasting with educational data

AI/ML algorithms development

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today.

Responsibilities:

The Data Scientist will support Barrow Wise's DoED project and perform the following duties:

• Create and execute all statistical models required for K–12, postsecondary, teacher, expenditure, and degree projections
• Clean, harmonize, and validate NCES, Census, and IPEDS datasets
• Build automated reproducibility workflows and modeling pipelines
• Conduct anomaly detection, sensitivity analysis, and cross-dataset validation
• Draft methodological narratives and responses to technical review
• Produce an updated edition of Projections of Education Statistics from 2030 to 2035 and other final reports
• Produce projections consistent in structure and detail with NCES 2024-034, including national totals, state and regional breakdowns, disaggregation by demographics
• Use diverse and complex models, multiple regression, and other econometric models(e.g., time series and exponential smoothing), with a large number of equations to produce projections
• Re-estimate the two-equation error-correction model, comprising a state educationrevenue equation and a current expenditures per pupil equation, on an updated data series incorporating the most recently available National Public Education Financial Survey Data (NPEFS) and CCD fiscal data
• Update mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) tables for all models that have sufficienthistorical projection series
• Develop data processing plan and technical documentation
• Work remotely

An ideal candidate has the following:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master's Degree in a related field
• 8 years of experience performing statistical modeling and forecasting with educational data
• Experience with NCES, Census, Financial, or IPEDS datasets
• Experience developing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms for advanced data modeling
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment

Join the team at Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC, for a fulfilling and engaging experience! Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients in an ethical and diverse work environment. We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Barrow Wise is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBT are welcome to apply.

Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees. Barrow Wise will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients and persevere until the client is overjoyed.