Senior Data Scientist — Global Policy & Humanitarian Analytics

MSM Technology, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MSM Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the Department of State’s PRM with advanced data analysis, forecasting, and data-driven insights for policymakers. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define questions, develop models, and standardize reporting in a centralized database and dashboards.

The role emphasizes data quality, security, governance, and documentation across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, CS, mathematics, data science, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years, 10 yr preferred, of experience in data science, statistical modeling, ML, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience developing analytical models using large or complex datasets.
• Experience with trend, predictive analytics, forecasting, and data visualization.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms.
• Knowledge of data management best practices: quality, security, privacy, governance, and documentation.
• Experience developing/maintaining databases, data dictionaries, dashboards, and analytical docs.
• Ability to communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences, including policymakers.
• DOS experience preferred, supporting PRM or related programs, and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data analysis and visualization, including trend analysis, predictive analysis, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify quantifiable questions and develop data-driven solutions.
• Standardize, manage, and visualize partner programmatic and financial reporting within a centralized database and dashboard environment.
• Support the development of a unified, data-driven understanding of global populations of concern using publicly available data and self-service dashboards.
• Communicate analytical findings and insights to government officials, policymakers, and the general public.
• Develop and maintain data management systems, databases, data dictionaries, dashboards, and supporting documentation.
• Support other priority data analytics and reporting requirements identified by DOS and PRM.
• Apply data management best practices related to data quality, security, privacy, governance, and documentation.
• Collaborate across organizations to establish consensus and support system authorization activities.
• Manage time and resources effectively while maintaining established work standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication with stakeholders

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

MSM Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the Department of State’s PRM with advanced data analysis, forecasting, and data-driven insights for policymakers. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define questions, develop models, and standardize reporting in a centralized database and dashboards.

The role emphasizes data quality, security, governance, and documentation across programs.