Data Scientist

Title: Data Scientist

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Analyzes data, systems and business performance; interprets results; develops outcome metrics; forecasts and predicts performance; and makes recommendations to support improving the availability of and access to UI programs and services.

Conducts research, reviews resources, works with various datasets, creates data metrics, and reports trends, issues and findings. Implements, debugs, calibrates, and applies advanced analysis models and next generation data driven techniques.

Develops, calibrates and validates data models; processes large input and output data sets; and analyzes data to improve business performance.

Manages assigned projects from inception to completion; serves as an agency technical resource on data and performance enhancement strategies; responds to requests for information; makes presentations; creates educational materials; and submits reports to senior leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of business functions related to claims processing; data science, statistical analysis and interpretation; and data management, business process improvement, and performance management.

Strong oral and written communication; computer (including using software applications and database types, including MS Office products and web-based applications); decision making; facilitation and analytical skills.

Ability to develop, analyze and manage large data sets (unstructured and structured); integrate data from different sources and across different platforms; apply machine-learning concepts to develop predictive indicators of performance.

Ability to work productively with IT and other business partners to develop and define business requirements for data, systems and processes, and to make improvement recommendations.

Ability to conduct and interpret statistical analysis; prepare reports and make formal presentations; use data science tools and techniques to transform business and achieve business objectives; and apply data-oriented approaches to problem solving.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of and experience working with business functions related to Unemployment Insurance claims processing; machine learning techniques and algorithms (e.g., k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, or Decision Forests); data science toolkits (e.g., R, SAS, Python, GO, or Scala); data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, SAS VA, or QlickView); and query languages (e.g., SQL, Hive, Pig, etc.).

Experience managing projects from inception to completion.

Advanced related technical proficiency and/or certification such as MS Power BI or SharePoint.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.