Associate Data Scientist, Center for Indian Country Development
About The Position
The Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) is a research and policy institute dedicated to advancing the economic self-determination and prosperity of Native nations and Indigenous communities through actionable data and research that inform public policy discussions. Headquartered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis within the Community Development and Engagement (CDE) division, we support the Minneapolis Fed’s mission to serve the public by pursuing a growing economy that works for all of us. We are seeking a collaborative, early-career data scientist to join our team. In this role, you’ll support analysis conducted by CDE’s team of researchers and policy experts using a variety of datasets. Additionally, you’ll maintain externally facing data dashboards, build and refine data visualizations, conduct code review, and occasionally coauthor new analysis in CICD’s areas of work. In your application materials, please include a brief explanation of your interest in this role and links to any public code products, if applicable. Candidates will be asked for a code-based work sample later in the hiring process. This position requires a regular on-site presence in Minneapolis, MN.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in computational/statistical programming with 2 years of relevant quantitative and programming work experience . Specific rationale for choosing CDE
- Demonstrated effectiveness in team-based work as well as self-directed learning and problem-solving
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage and adapt to multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities, deadlines, and informational needs
- Ability to maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with technical and non-technical colleagues
- Strong proficiency in computational/statistical programming with 2 years of relevant quantitative and programming work experience
- Experience with or strong willingness to learn dashboarding tools like R Shiny and Tableau, as well as version control tools like GitLab
Nice To Haves
- Content knowledge in one or more of CICD’s topical areas (economic development and/or business dynamics; labor market policies; housing affordability; and/or access to credit)
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative subject such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or degree in another subject such as finance, economics or relevant quantitative background.
- Strong existing proficiency in R
- Prior professional experience with collaborative coding and version control workflows
- Prior analytical experience with core public data products (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau products, IPUMS)
Responsibilities
- Use code-based analytical tools to answer questions relevant to economic development in Native communities
- Work with both public (e.g., decennial census, Current Population Survey, and American Community Survey) and restricted-access datasets to analyze socioeconomic trends and public policies
- Respond to requests for data and data analyses; develop expertise on gathering data from a wide range of sources; stay current on data source developments both inside and outside the Federal Reserve System
- Manage projects and relationships in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Develop data visualizations to accompany articles describing research findings
- Maintain public-facing data dashboards and other data tools
- Document analytical work and data products
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Free public transportation passes
- Annual educational assistance
- On-site fitness facility
- Professional development programs, training and conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
