Data Scientist - Government Operations (Public Sector)

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Government Operations Consultant II to analyze data, build predictive models, and present insights to SAMH leadership. The role emphasizes cross‑section collaboration, data storytelling, and improving outcomes in mental health and social services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with BI tools, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of professional data analysis experience.
• Experience with data modeling and statistical testing to improve performance.
• Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI) and data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Mine data from multiple sources and prepare it for analysis.
• Develop predictive and diagnostic models to support program decisions.
• Create visualizations and narratives for leadership.
• Train internal and external partners on analytics initiatives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, or business analytics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

SQL

Python

SAS

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Government Operations Consultant II to analyze data, build predictive models, and present insights to SAMH leadership. The role emphasizes cross‑section collaboration, data storytelling, and improving outcomes in mental health and social services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with BI tools, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.