Hybrid Data Scientist — State Policy & Analytics Leader

Washington State Department of Transportation

Olympia (WA)

Hybrid

USD 89,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Basic life insurance
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Job summary

Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board in Washington state seeks a Data Scientist to design and execute statewide research projects informing state policymaking and funding streams. You will lead complex analyses, develop advanced statistical models, and translate data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.

You will also manage agency DSAs, participate in cross-agency data integration, and present findings at conferences to foster collaboration and continuous

Qualifications

  • 8+ years combined education and/or experience in social science research with quantitative methods.
  • 2+ years professional experience using SAS, SPSS, STATA, or R.
  • 2+ years experience with relational databases (Access/Oracle/SQL).
  • Demonstrated leadership in team and project management.
  • Experience with linear and logistic regression on complex datasets.
  • Ability to communicate complex findings through concise summaries and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Design advanced statistical models for performance management, program evaluation, and survey design to inform state policymaking.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and oversee economic and statistical research initiatives.
  • Translate analyses into strategic findings and recommendations for executive management and board members.
  • Develop statistical procedures ensuring databases and policies comply with regulations.
  • Present findings to leadership, boards, and stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical software (SAS/SPSS/STATA/R
Leadership
Regression analysis
Data storytelling
Database design

Education

Education in quantitative social science
Eight years combined education in related fields

Tools

SQL databases (Access/Oracle/SQL)

Job description

Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board in Washington state seeks a Data Scientist to design and execute statewide research projects informing state policymaking and funding streams. You will lead complex analyses, develop advanced statistical models, and translate data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.

You will also manage agency DSAs, participate in cross-agency data integration, and present findings at conferences to foster collaboration and continuous

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