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The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is a diverse community of problem-solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action. We are global citizens, conducting policy-relevant research, and building bridges between our work and the communities we serve.

The MDI Senior Data Scientist II will support research at the McCourt School of Public Policy with the U.S. Department of Education. This position will be part of the technical team of Research Engineers and Data Analysts, assisting with related research as neccessary. Reporting to the Associate Professor in the McCourt School, duties include, but are not strictly limited to:

• Collaborate with research team members in designing and implementing studies, analyzing data, and publishing results from research projects.

• Collaborate with government agency (eg U.S. Department of Education) personnel, including analysts/programmers from other research teams, in monitoring and assessing data quality.

• Develop and manage database structuring and data management strategies as required for efficiency and compliance.

• Assume primary responsibility for writing statistical design, methods, and analysis for research assignments.

• Develop machine learning models to compliment the statistical design.

• Assume primary responsibility for documentation and archiving of dataset

• Contribute to writing statistical methods and results sections of reports and publications.

• Support publication of research products as well as related projects online on the web and/or other channels.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, econometrics or similar quantitative methods field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis using statistical packages, STATA, Excel

• Experience with Python, R, SQL and other programming languages – for example, Java

• Experience designing and implement relational databases – for example, Postgres or a similar database management system

• Experience with or willingness to learn Tableau

• Experience in research protocols, quality assurance, and data privacy practices

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate with non-technical staff and all members of the project team

• Ability to work both independently and in the team

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.