Data Scientist — Public Safety & Justice Analytics

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Washington, DC is seeking a Data Scientist to develop data-driven insights that evaluate programs, inform policy, and improve transparency. You will work with attorneys, investigators, analysts, and leadership to deliver analytics products and open-data initiatives.

The role emphasizes using data to assess juvenile and criminal justice initiatives, expand accessible prosecution data platforms, and support interagency data efforts, with a focus on open,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, data analytics, computer science, public policy, mathematics, or related field.
• Experience in data analysis, statistical methods, and data visualization.
• Advanced degrees are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns across multiple data sources.
• Design, build, and test data models, algorithms, and predictive models.
• Utilize machine learning techniques to improve program operations and data quality.
• Create cohesive reports supporting strategic initiatives and investigations.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Data visualization

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Washington, DC is seeking a Data Scientist to develop data-driven insights that evaluate programs, inform policy, and improve transparency. You will work with attorneys, investigators, analysts, and leadership to deliver analytics products and open-data initiatives.

The role emphasizes using data to assess juvenile and criminal justice initiatives, expand accessible prosecution data platforms, and support interagency data efforts, with a focus on open,