Data Scientist I, Office of Inspector General

Job ID:

240603

Location:

DC - L'Enfant Plaza

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

10/25/2024

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11/15/2024

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or related field.

Minimum Experience

• One (1) year of experience performing analysis of large datasets and investigations in support of criminal and/or administrative investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Medical Group Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Data Scientist I is responsible for working with the Office of Inspector General's Audit and Investigations teams to choose the appropriate sampling plan, performing statistical analyses of data, data models, and preparing comprehensive reports. The Data Scientist I is also accountable for collecting and analyzing statistics and information from multiple sources to spot trends and to gain maximum insight that can identify vulnerabilities and the ability to communicate informed conclusions and recommendations across the Authority's leadership structure.

Job Duties

Principal Job Duties

• Collects, clean, and process datasets from multiple sources.

• Ensures data integrity and accuracy through validation and verification processes.

• Performs exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.

• Creates and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Utilizes programming languages like Pythion and R for data analysis and model development.

• Uses SQL for data querying and manipulation.

• Stays current with the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques in data science and data analytics querying and manipulation.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

Skills and/or behavioral assessment

Personal interview

Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.