Data Scientist

4 days ago


Santa Monica, United States RAND Corporation Full time
Job Type:
Regular

RAND seeks Data Scientists to join the Research Programming Group (RPG). Our Data Scientists are a world-class resource for RAND's researchers. As part of the RPG team, you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the best in the profession.

Duties
  • Work as a member of research teams to identify and answer important research questions
  • Acquire a strong understanding of research topics and a thorough knowledge of the data and programming efforts involved
  • Answer research questions by using appropriate data analytic techniques
  • Manipulate and analyze complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources
  • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical staff


Basic Qualifications
  • Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages including Python and/or R
  • Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data mining
  • Experience working with distributed computing tools such as Spark or Hadoop
  • Experience with cloud platform providers like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
  • A strong passion for empirical research and for answering hard questions using quantitative methods
  • A flexible analytic approach that allows for results at varying levels of precision
  • Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
  • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to solve data analysis problems independently.


Education

BA/BS in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field required. MA/MS preferred.

Experience

1 year minimum related experience required, 2 or more years related experience preferred

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is preferred.

Location

Santa Monica, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Boston

Coding Sample Required

Applicants will be required to provide Code sample(s) -related work uploaded as a writing sample.

Salary Range: $73,700 - $109,400

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. This position is eligible for overtime. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

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