Data Scientist Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities:

This data scientist will work on MDOT SHA’s Project Fulfillment Center (PFC) to create an agency-wide construction project tracking system from conception, initiation, funding approvals, fund tracking, location mapping, build, and completion.

Technical: Minimum 2-3 years of recent (within past 5 years) working experience in the following areas required.

• Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint Excel, Access
• Experience with large Data set transfers or ETL processes is desirable.(i.e., data translation including establishing keys, standardizing records, adding tracking information, and mapping project locations in Esri Roads and Highways)
• Programming in Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Power Platform (Apps, Automate, BI, and Dataverse), and SharePoint
• Experience working with Large Complex Data Sets (i.e., including data cleaning, preparing, extracting, transforming, and loading into a centralized database)
• Data scientist on MS platforms: Power BI, Synapse, Data Lake, Data Factory, ETL - Talend, etc, and preferred MS power platform, power apps, and power automation.
• Strong experience in Data Visualization and Modeling with Esri products (ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS online, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in technology
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Able to work in a deadline-driven, project-based environment, where the schedule can be unpredictable
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly, and to take on a broad range of analytical tasks
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Desire to work in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Familiar with the Agile SDLC methodology and DevOps
• Familiar with at least one of the following programming languages; SQL, .NET
• High attention to detail and ability to ensure high-quality work
• Team player willing to contribute to all tasks needed to accomplish team goals
• Bachelors in any field
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills and following an SOP
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Prior experience working in modeling, visualizations, and understanding of business as well as existing internal econometric models a plus

Education and Years of Experience:Bachelor; 2-3 pertinent technical experience

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:Demonstrable experience with Data Scientist functions pertaining to ESRI (geo-location data) is desirable.Familiarity with ESRI tools such as ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS online, etc.