Data Scientist II

Loyal Source; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consulting firm is seeking a qualified individual to perform advanced data manipulation and statistical analysis. The right candidate will hold a Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field and have at least three years of research experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software is key. Responsibilities include preparing detailed reports and providing expertise in program evaluation. This role emphasizes excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in quantitative science, social science, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Advanced proficiency with commonly used statistical software applications.
• Proficiency demonstrated through employment history in academia or similar research-conducting settings, and a history of scientific publications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering, cleaning, and conducting advanced data manipulation.
• Provide subject matter expertise in program evaluation and data analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends.
• Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis.
• Access Government systems to enter and analyze data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in quantitative science, social science, or related discipline

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering, cleaning, and conducting advanced data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Operate in consultation with POTFF program staff and the Government’s POTFF biostatistician.
• Provide subject matter expertise in program evaluation, research methodologies, and data analysis.
• Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis.
• Access Government systems to enter and analyze data.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in quantitative science, social science, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Advanced proficiency with commonly used statistical software applications (e.g., SPSS, SAS, and R).
• Proficiency demonstrated through employment history in academia or similar research-conducting settings, and a history of scientific publications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.

Experience

• At least three years of research experience in an academic, social services, government, healthcare, or laboratory setting.

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