Data scientist jobs in Seattle, WA

About the role

ProSidian Seeks a PPM (Project/Portfolio Management) Data Scientist/Statistician II to support an engagement for an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.  Dedicated to the understanding and stewardship of the environment, the Agency's mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services with functional areas to support Department Offices in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management and administrative support.  The staff augmentation is required to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department that include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support. PPM Data Scientist/Statistician II Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Data Scientist/Statistician II Perform analysis of all data into, out of and within Department of Commerce as needed.  Identify and quantify data issues within the organization and assist in the development plans to resolve these issues.  The data analyst will be responsible for data mapping and extract, transform, load (ETL) activities as needed.  In addition, they will support routine data management processes and ad hoc user requests as well as perform testing activities as needed.  Requires BA/BS degree in math, statistics, operations research, economics or related quantitative discipline with experience is required.  Advanced quantitative degree preferred. Requires BS/BA degree, related industry certifications, approximately 8 years of experience in a related field.

What you'll bring

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• Must summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
• The PPM Data Scientist/Statistician II shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email
• and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.
• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.
• The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.
• A bachelor’s degree is required with at least three years work experience in data management and data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.
• The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.

Benefits