Public Sector Data Scientist and Analytics Lead

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Government Operations Consultant II to serve as a Data Scientist within the Data Information Services unit. The role focuses on mining, analyzing, and visualizing data using advanced analytical and statistical techniques to identify trends and patterns impacting department programs.

The consultant will develop quantitative models, create data visualizations, communicate findings to leadership, and provide training on data analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or statistics.
• Proficiency with business analytics/visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
• Advanced statistical and data modeling skills with ability to develop custom and predictive models.
• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills to present findings to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Mine, analyze, and visualize data to identify trends and patterns.
• Develop quantitative models including predictive models.
• Create data visualizations to communicate insights.
• Communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide training on data analytics initiatives.

Skills

Advanced statistical methods

Data modeling

Data visualization

Strong analytical mindset

Communication with leadership

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Mathematics / Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Government Operations Consultant II to serve as a Data Scientist within the Data Information Services unit. The role focuses on mining, analyzing, and visualizing data using advanced analytical and statistical techniques to identify trends and patterns impacting department programs.

The consultant will develop quantitative models, create data visualizations, communicate findings to leadership, and provide training on data analytics initiatives.