Data Scientist

Prince William County Government•Woodbridge, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County Police is seeking a highly qualified, energetic individual to fill a position as a Data Scientist (Senior Business Services Analyst). This is a full-time position within an organization promoting public safety in the community. Prince William County is a growing, diverse and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Prince William County Police is excited to welcome a skilled Data Scientist to our dynamic team. In this role, you will work within the Police Department, analyzing complex datasets to derive actionable insights, developing predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making, ultimately making a positive and lasting impact on our county. You will collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources to ensure data quality and usability. Additionally, you will develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms, analyze and interpret complex data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that inform our decisions, and create data visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. You will partner with business units to understand their data needs and provide analytical support, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Performing exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden opportunities and inform strategic business strategies will be a key part of your role. Furthermore, you will validate and optimize models to ensure their accuracy and reliability, staying current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in data science and analytics to continuously improve your skills and methodologies. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference!

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
5 years of related experience or expertise in data analytics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of related experience
Expertise in data analytics and scientific methodology
Passion for improving police operations
Adept at determining appropriate analytic approaches and computing techniques
Skilled in extracting, synthesizing, visualizing, analyzing, and communicating insights from complex datasets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills for developing relationships with diverse agencies
Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role
Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, SQL, Transact-SQL, Records Management Systems, and Computer Aided Dispatch
Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining
Excellent problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources to ensure data quality and usability.
Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
Analyze and interpret complex data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that inform our decisions.
Create data visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
Partner with business units to understand their data needs and provide analytical support, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden opportunities and inform strategic business strategies.
Validate and optimize models to ensure their accuracy and reliability.
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in data science and analytics to continuously improve your skills and methodologies.