Senior Data Scientist - Global Programs Forecasting

MSM Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MSM Technology seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support the Department of State, PRM, with advanced analytics, modeling, and data visualization. You will analyze complex datasets, forecast trends, and provide data-driven insights for officials and stakeholders.

You will develop databases, dashboards, and data dictionaries, collaborating across organizations to establish requirements and governance while maintaining security and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, computer science, mathematics, data science, information systems, or a related discipline.
• Min 5 years, 10 yr preferred of experience in data science, statistical modeling, machine learning, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience developing complex analytical models using large or complex datasets.
• Experience performing trend analysis, predictive analysis, forecasting, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization platforms.
• Knowledge of data management best practices including data quality, security, privacy, governance, and documentation.
• Experience developing or maintaining databases, data management systems, data dictionaries, dashboards, and analytical documentation.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing programmatic and financial reporting data.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings to technical and nontechnical audiences, including government officials and policymakers.
• Experience collaborating across organizations to define requirements, establish consensus, and support system authorization activities.
• DOS experience is preferred, particularly supporting PRM, international affairs, humanitarian assistance, refugee affairs, or foreign policy programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and meet DOS system-access and badging requirements.

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 humanitarian contextual 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

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

MSM Technology seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support the Department of State, PRM, with advanced analytics, modeling, and data visualization. You will analyze complex datasets, forecast trends, and provide data-driven insights for officials and stakeholders.

You will develop databases, dashboards, and data dictionaries, collaborating across organizations to establish requirements and governance while maintaining security and documentation standards.