Prince George’s County Office of Information Technology is seeking a Data Scientist to lead enterprise-wide data management, analytics, and science initiatives to improve government efficiency, business interaction, and citizen access to information.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python and R for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
- Strong working knowledge of SOL for database querying and management.
- Experience with Big Data ETL tools, frameworks, and workflow optimization for scalability, efficiency, and fault tolerance when handling large datasets.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and document management practices, including maintaining accurate project documentation, version control, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver data strategies, architecture, and standards in conjunction with OIT leadership, County Stat, Agencies and other key stakeholders.
- Determine data reporting, analytics and integration platforms, solutions and tools that best fit county strategies and needs supporting data integration, statical analysis, and program measurement.
- Establish methods and procedures for data quality and relevancy and equity.
- Evaluate and recommend governance, stewardship, and frameworks for managing data across the enterprise.
- Oversee the mapping of data sources, data movement, interfaces, and analytics, with the goal of safeguarding data integrity.
- Participate with agencies in developing methodologies for reports, dashboards, and analytics in their applications/systems/clouds; promote data management methodologies and standards.
- Select and recommend the appropriate tools, software, applications, and systems to support data technology goals.
Other
- Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, business or public administration, or a closely related field.
- Four (4) years of experience in information technology programming, in which at least two (2) years must have involved lead/supervisory duties.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
