Sr. Data Scientist

The Sr. Data Scientist will play a key role in supporting the Project's data-driven initiatives by developing and maintaining robust data infrastructure, conducting advanced analyses, and translating complex findings into actionable insights for a wide range of audiences. This position requires a strong foundation in data science, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to using data for public impact. The Sr. Data Scientist will be responsible for designing and managing data pipelines using R to collect and compile information from various sources, including public records. They will develop and review reproducible code to integrate and standardize disparate datasets, and collaborate with the data team to maintain the Project's GitHub repository. The role also involves conducting statistical analyses and effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences, including the public, journalists, policymakers, litigators, advocates, and funders. Additionally, the Data Scientist will work closely with nontechnical stakeholders to define data objectives and create detailed project execution plans. The work will be remote; applicants need not reside in California. Salary & Compensation • UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications • Experience with R, or a similar statistical computer languages to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. (Required) • Experience working with collaborators and stakeholders with varying levels of data science literacy. (Preferred) • Experience with git/GitHub another version control system. (Required) • Experience planning and executing quantitative and qualitative data projects including analysis, archiving, or collection. (Preferred) • Experience gathering and harmonizing national datasets using public records requests to government agencies. (Preferred) • Experience with different project management methodologies and an interest in developing the best fit for a variety of projects. (Preferred) • Experience building or maintaining productionized ETL pipelines in R or Python. (Preferred) • Experience with web-scraping or using OCR to convert data from unstructured sources to a machine-readable format. (Preferred) • Experience creating impactful data visualizations for social media and reports; (Preferred) • Familiarity with the criminal justice system. (Required) • Experience working with collaborators and stakeholders with varying levels of data science literacy. (Preferred) • Desire to work in a collaborative and diverse environment. (Required) • Outstanding initiative, judgment, attention to detail, ability to work independently and problem solve creatively. (Required) • Exceptional analytical, writing, and editing ability. (Required) • .Demonstrated ability to present research findings in written, verbal, or electronic formats to be understood by various audiences to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions (Required) • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. (Required) • Strong skills in analyzing, research and synthesizing data. (Required) • Ability to multi-task. (Required) • Outstanding leadership, judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to foster a collaborative working environment. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations • Bachelor's Degree related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. • Ability to work after hours or evenings and weekends, as needed, to fulfill job responsibilities. (Required) Schedule Monday - Friday | 8 am-5pm PST Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Project%20and%20Policy%20Analyst%203%20(TBD_189882) Apply Campus Requisition #: 8909 UC Payroll Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 Department: LAW Appointment Type: 2 - Staff: Career Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: $70,900 - $86,000 Annually • Full Salary Range: USD $70,900.00/Yr. - USD $145,200.00/Yr. Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type: Fully Remote Department Location: CANDIDATE HOME ADDRESS Full or Part Time: PART_TIME