MD - Rockville

26780BR

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Statistics and Data Science team. The position includes managing, querying, and processing large data files in databases; developing natural language processing, machine learning, deep learning, and network analysis methods; programing in R, Python, and SAS. Duties also include data analytics, data visualization, and dashboard development.
Hybrid 1-2 days per week preferred, remote work arrangement also available.
Job Responsibilities:
* Develop and test R, Python, and SAS code.
* Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning/deep learning frameworks to data collected from a variety of sources.
* Use natural language processing methods to clean, parse, and analyze large and unstructured text-based documents.
* Collect/acquire data from a variety of sources including websites using Application Programming Interface (API) and web-scraping.
* Develop data visualizations and dashboards in R, Python, and Tableau.
* Develop and maintain code documentation using Git, implement coding standards, and apply best practices.
Basic Qualifications:
* A master's in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics or other related quantitative field. Student applicants must be awarded their graduate degree by May 2024.
* Demonstrated experience in R, Python, and SAS.
* Developed, queried, and managed large data files in databases.
* Used Git as version control system.
* Developed machine learning and natural language processing methods for data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Coding experience for health or social science projects.
* Conducting network analysis.
* Experience analyzing survey data (paradata or open-ended questions).
Other Required Qualifications:
* Demonstrated communication skills.
* Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.
* Organization skills, including time management ability.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Detail oriented.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Career Area

Research - Statistics

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for the position is $70,000 - $93,000 and will commensurate with experience.