OpportunityAbt Associates seeks a Data Scientist/Analytics Specialist to support the Division of Health and Environment in the research, design and execution of data-intensive federal government projects focused on climate change, clean energy, public health, and related topics.
The selected candidate will bring a consultant mindset to understanding complex problems and the technical expertise to develop quantitative solutions.
They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, perform advanced analytics and statistical analysis, and communicate insights in this client-facing role.Key Roles & Responsibilities Apply knowledge in machine learning, statistics, visualization, and data management to solve challenges with a variety of federal datasets.
Identify ways to derive novel insights from government data, with particular focus on environmental, health, and socio-economic data.
Provide expertise across the data lifecycle including data generation, organization, synthesis, automation, tool and workflow development.
Collaborate with teams to develop advanced analytic use cases and estimate technical levels of effort.Preferred Skills/Prerequisites Excellent analytical, data mining, data cleaning, data visualization, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
Experience with machine learning and statistical analysis of data (e.g., regression).
Experience with relational databases.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for team, client, and stakeholder interactions.
Ability to consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems.
Ability to start with poorly-defined problems and determine appropriate questions for which quantitative solutions can be found.
Experience with cloud-based technologies and software development preferred.
Ability to partner with software engineers to develop production-level analytic solutions preferred.
Ability to manage competing project demands while maintaining a high attention to detail.
MA/MS or PhD in a quantitative field such as data science, computer science, environmental science (with quantitative focus) or related field.
Background in Earth Sciences is a plus.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree Three years of relevant experience, or PhDAbt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply._Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment._The Division of Health and Environment (DHE) is rapidly growing our domestic health and environment portfolios as we expand our footprint in these thriving markets.
As we race into the years ahead, we will continue to serve as a trusted advisor to our clients in providing innovative, evidence-driven solutions that contribute to a healthier environment and the health and safety of individuals, families, and communities.
We are market leaders in providing policy and regulatory support; advancing public health and clinical epidemiology; providing environmental science, natural resource management, and ecosystem restoration; shaping healthcare policy and health services delivery; responding to mental health and substance use disorders; and studying the criminal justice system.
If you want to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and promotes a culture of innovation, thought leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration, Abt is the right place for youAt Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes.
We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve.
Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.