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NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleData Scientist

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 120 Broadway

Executive Division

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred) in computer science, mathematics, applied statistics, physics, engineering or similar disciplines with demonstrated research capability
• Demonstrated qualitative and/or quantitative research abilities; candidates with experience in any of the following are preferred:
o Programming and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Stata, R)
o Data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, d3)
o Database software and languages (e.g. SQL, Splunk, Hadoop)
o Analyzing social networks (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and results to a non-technical audience
• Highly organized, self-directed, and curious
• Personable and positive, with a high level of integrity
• Interest in public policy and social/economic justice

Duties Description The Research Department in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“OAG”) seeks candidates for a full-time Data Scientist position in New York City. The Research Department is part of the Executive Division and works closely with senior staff to support the OAG's major initiatives, investigations, and policy development. In the past year alone, our close-knit team has researched and written analytical reports garnering national attention, created and directed multi-million dollar grant programs, and supported several of the office’s major investigations.
Employing over 1,700 people across New York State, the OAG is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. The OAG serves all New Yorkers in numerous legal and regulatory arenas, including vigorously protecting the rights of investors and consumers, coordinating state-wide criminal investigations, promoting economic and social justice, encouraging harm reducing public health strategies, and preserving the State’s environment. The OAG also advises the Executive branch of State government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State.

The OAG has a rich source of public and confidential data. The Data Scientist will be responsible for leveraging this information to anticipate research and investigative opportunities as well as expanding existing investigations through:
• Developing or programming new databases
• Exploring and analyzing data
• Developing predictive modeling to detect anomalies
• Communicating findings through written reports and visualizations
• Performing other duties as requested

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to work place diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

120 Broadway

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10271

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three (3) references to: Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Chief, Legal Recruitment Bureau, Office of the New York State Attorney General, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Submission via email is preferred. Applicants must indicate the position and Reference No. EXEC/RD_DAT_NYC_2015 in their cover letter.