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Chief Data Scientist - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Data Scientist
Lead data science initiatives for a federal agency, driving advanced analytics, machine learning, and data strategy across large-scale food safety datasets using Python, SQL, and big‑data technologies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee data science strategy to support food safety and inspection programs.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in designing, building, and deploying machine learning models and statistical analyses.
- Manage large, complex datasets, ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance with federal regulations.
- Translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations for policy and operational improvements.
- Mentor and grow a high‑performing data science team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Ph.D./M.S.) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data science, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and big‑data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Strong background in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working with federal stakeholders.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsql