Lead Data Scientist & Manager — Government Analytics

Terrestris, LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

An innovative technology organization in North Carolina seeks a Data Scientist/Manager to support USDA Forest Service. Responsibilities include analytics, data visualization, and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or extensive experience in data analytics, programming, and statistical techniques. We offer competitive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• Work involving data analytics, data input, retrieval, visualization.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with cross-functional teams to evaluate complex problems.
• Advising on data potential for insights into agency's mission.
• Identifying, collecting, and analyzing structured and unstructured data.
• Applying data visualization techniques to enhance decision making.
• Preparing and presenting project briefings.

Skills

Data analytics

Programming using Python or R

Data visualization

Statistical techniques

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or Master’s degree with 1 year, or 10 years of relevant experience

Tools

Forest Service asset management software

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Data Scientist / Manager to support the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service in North Carolina.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Data Scientist / Manager at Terrestris do?

As the Data Scientist / Manager you will be responsible for a wide range of duties including analytics; data input, retrieval and presentation, information gathering and documentation, and implementation of prescribed processes in support of organizational missions. You will further be responsible for performing analytical and evaluative work involving mathematics, statistics, and business knowledge to address workforce or mission issues and generate data-driven solutions in the analysis of FS program operations and decision alternatives. Finally, you will develop models for evaluation and assess data validity and reliability to aid stakeholders in understanding and utilizing analytical reports.

What does a typical day look like for the Data Scientist / Manager?

You will:

• Consult with cross-functional teams on thedesign and conduct of projects or studies to evaluate and resolve complexproblems.
• Advise on the potential of data to providenew insights into the agency's mission.
• Identify, collect, cleanse, and analyzestructured and unstructured data used to support assigned projects orprogram(s).
• Explore patterns, correlations, andcausations from various systems and datasets to provide a synopsis ofemerging trends, challenges, and recommendations for change.
• Apply data visualization techniques, suchas dashboards, scorecards, and graphs, to create solutions that enableenhanced agency performance and decision making.
• Participate in the preparation andpresentation of project briefings to communicate results andrecommendations for operational improvements.
• Manage, input, extract and interpret datausing Forest Service asset management software.
• Perform various routine administrativetasks and interface with multiple resource groups to maintain complete andaccurate databases of asset portfolios in accordance with USDA directives.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor’sDegree with (2) years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degreeand (1) year of relevant experience OR (10) years of relevantexperience, in lieu of an education credential (RelevantExperience is defined as work involving data analytics; data input, retrievaland visualization; programming and automation using Python, R, or similar;and/or applying statistical techniques and machine learning.).

We are extra impressed by folks with:

• Familiarity with USDA Forest Service missions, data systems, andland management policies.
• Knowledge of federal datagovernance standards (e.g., FAIR data principles, OMB policies).

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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