Applied Data Scientist, Operations Officer III - Department of Planning

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

14d•$83,530 - $133,471

About The Position

The Department of Planning is seeking an Applied Data Scientist for its Operations, Data, and Performance team. This position will integrate data from multiple systems, build reliable data pipelines and automated workflows, develop dashboards and other analytical products, evaluate programs and agency performance, and help staff and leadership use data to improve operations and decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Six (6) years of experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work.
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial or equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration and management, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.
Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.
Knowledge of management practices and methods.
Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.
Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.
Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts and reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports.
Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business group.