Data Scientist

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States Amtex Systems Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStandardized Job Description: Data Scientist (Climate Data Analysis) - Washington, DC

Company: Leading financial domain client

Location: Washington, DC / Hybrid

Employment Type: W-2 / Independent Contractor

Duration: 6-month Contract

Salary: $65 - $70 per hour

Benefits: None specified (typical for contract positions)

Summary:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with expertise in R/Python and experience in climate data analysis to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading financial institution and contribute to critical climate change initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Utilize Python/R programming for data analysis, including scripting, functional programming, package management, and data visualization tools (e.g., markdown, shiny).
  • Work within a cloud environment (AWS) to access and manage climate data stored in S3 and Redshift databases.
  • Implement project management practices and utilize version control systems (Git/Bitbucket).
  • Conduct statistical analysis and create compelling data visualizations (charts, tables, maps) to interpret climate-related datasets.
  • Develop and maintain clean and informative dashboards using Tableau, including data extraction, optimization, design, publishing, scheduling, and refresh.
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and scenario planning to evaluate the impact of climate change on businesses and communities.
  • Effectively communicate complex climate data and analysis results to a diverse audience.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience using R/Python for data analysis.
  • Familiarity with Python programming is a plus.
  • Experience working with cloud environments, particularly AWS S3 and Redshift.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis methods and data visualization techniques.
  • Experience with project management and version control systems.
  • Strong understanding of climate data and its analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with custom CSS or Javascript in R.
  • Experience with large data management techniques (partitioning, multi-threading, parquet, Spark/Hadoop).
  • Familiarity with GIS software and spatial analytics tools.
  • Experience creating and publishing dashboards in Tableau (end-to-end pipeline execution).
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and scenario planning related to climate change.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter online. We will only be considering candidates located in the Washington, DC area or nearby.


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