Data Scientist

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., is a leading law enforcement body tasked with safeguarding the capital city. With a diverse team of over 4,200 members, MPD leverages data science to enhance its public safety services. The Data Scientist role is critical for supporting this mission by transforming data into actionable insights.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Identify and implement data analytic approaches to advance department goals.
• Acquire, merge, and evaluate datasets for quality and utility.
• Utilize and automate data manipulations to enhance operations.
• Apply descriptive statistics, predictive analytics, and machine learning to extract insights.
• Use inferential statistics to explore causal relationships within data.
• Develop intuitive graphics for data visualization.
• Create data documentation to ensure reproducibility.
• Contribute innovative ideas and feedback for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with methodological and open science best practices.
• Communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Disseminate scientific insights across MPD and government bodies.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement benefits with employer-contributed 401a.
• Various discounts on services and products.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in data analytics and scientific methodologies.
• Strong statistical programming skills in R, Python, Stata, or SAS.
• Ability to handle and manipulate large datasets.
• Experience in machine learning, econometrics, or experimental design.
• Expertise in SQL databases and APIs.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with GIS mapping.
• Operationalizing predictive analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with data infrastructure design.

This role is part of the National Association of Government Employees bargaining unit and may require agency fee payments. The position is classified as Emergency and Security Sensitive, entailing specific requirements during emergencies and mandatory background checks. The District of Columbia Government prioritizes equality, considering all qualified candidates without discrimination.