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Data Scientist - USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Data Scientist
Data Scientist driving advanced analytics for food safety, leveraging Python, R, SQL, and machine learning to uncover insights and support risk management decisions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy predictive models to assess food safety risks using Python and R.
- Extract, clean, and transform large datasets with SQL and data engineering tools.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate analytical findings into actionable policy recommendations.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate results to stakeholders.
- Maintain and optimize data pipelines, ensuring data quality and compliance with federal standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience in statistical modeling and machine learning.
- Strong programming skills in Python and R, with proficiency in SQL.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib).
- Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of federal data governance and security practices is a plus.
Skills
pythonsqlmachine learning