Data Scientist (Associate)

Verified Job On Employer Career SiteJob Summary: Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to improving the welfare of the County's most vulnerable residents through innovative analytics and technology. They are seeking a Data Scientist to join their team, focusing on leveraging integrated human services data to enhance program efficacy and optimize resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a core competency in software development, contributing to impactful research and software solutions. Responsibilities: • Construct software for leveraging nationally recognized, integrated human services data.

• Partner with world-class academics to help drive research that improves outcomes for vulnerable residents. • Create feedback loops on performance by learning about the efficacy of programs and interventions. • Inform DHS’s funding commitments. • Augment human judgement to improve operations and optimize constrained resources, such as case worker bandwidth. • Develop high quality reusable software that allows for delivering inference at scale. • Collaborate closely with the Analytics team, Technology team, program managers, and senior leadership to identify effective service delivery approaches. • Iterate and experiment with new approaches to service delivery and improve human decision making.

• Build better software and convert analytics into automated, extensible products. Qualifications: Required: • Has a core competency in python and abstract, hierarchical design as well as some experience with statistical and machine learning modeling. • Has a graduate degree or significant experience in computer science or related field. • Has a track record of developing high-quality, well-structured, and maintainable software applications. • Experience with applied research and/or industry experience in building machine learning or causal models to answer real-world problems. • Balances speed of delivery with upholding high standards on quality.

• Has a desire to develop, test, and QC software to facilitate end-to-end applied research. • Maintains a flexible approach to problem solving, prioritizing impact over technical complexity. • Has knowledge of a statistical programming language such as Python, R, or Stata and familiarity with a programming language for querying structured data. Company: At the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), we are not just an organization; we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in our county.

Founded in 1788, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, US, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.