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Full Time Data Scientist

1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201

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Outcomes. Delivered.

Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.

For example, our technology :

Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.

We’re more than a technology company we’re an outcomes company.

We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what’s best for our customers and the residents they serve.

We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you’ve come to the right place.

Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Data Scientist III , within our team. This position will fulfill the responsibilities listed below and bring a collaborative spirit that will strengthen and expand the team’s overall range of abilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Plan, design and build analytic solutions across a range of use cases (e.g., forecasting, optimization, advanced statistics) that support departments in decision making and solving complex problems related to efficient service delivery and the data driven allocation of resources.

Develop in-depth understanding of the available data sources and their limitations in order to successfully identify opportunities to apply advanced analytical techniques to support decision-making and solve important operational problems.

Demonstrate curiosity in proposing different approaches to align the methodology with the problem at hand.

Implement repeatable, interpretable, dynamic, and scalable analytical products that can be incorporated into existing decision-making processes and operational workflows across the City.

Generate useful insights based on iterative data analysis and make appropriate recommendations to department partners.

Coordinate across departments to identify new data sources and opportunities for collaboration and scope new projects.

Collaborate with colleagues across the City to ensure that deliverables are actionable for decision-making or improving ongoing operations.

Create and maintain documentation on relevant data, code, and procedures.

Manage data, perform analyses, and develop visualizations as required to facilitate both internal and external projects and respond to requests for data and information.

Keep up with new developments in AI, machine learning, and alternative data sources.

Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, social science, engineering, mathematics, public policy, business, or a related quantitative field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. A master's degree in one of these relevant fields is preferred.

4 years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience working with data science projects in a business, government, or nonprofit setting.

Experience planning and executing collaborative projects from start to finish under time and resource constraints.

Proficiency in statistical data analysis and visualization using Python, R, Stata, or similar tools.

Strong statistics background, including optimization techniques, hypothesis testing, multivariate linear regression, and related methods to isolate root causes and causal relationships.

Experience in machine learning, including predictive modeling, clustering, feature selection methods, and regularization techniques.

Skilled in the machine learning modeling life cycle, including exploratory data analysis, data cleaning, feature engineering, model building, deployment, and monitoring.

Experience using PowerBI or other similar data visualization platforms.

Familiarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.

Demonstrated success in learning new skills as needed to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated success in translating business needs into data analytics concepts and vice versa.

Talent for explaining complex subject matter to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Familiarity with geospatial concepts and data, as well as related analysis and visualization tools such as PostGIS, QGIS, or ArcGIS, is a plus.

Experience in the public sector (especially in local government) is a plus.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $80,000 to $129,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. This position is classified as exempt in accordance with applicable law. This position is classified as exempt.

Voyatek offers a variety of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. These include :

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long and Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match & immediate vesting

Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement

Training

Employee Referral Bonus Program

As part of our commitment to maintaining a compliant workplace, all final candidates will undergo and must pass a comprehensive background screening prior to starting work. This screening may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant checks. For certain positions, additional client-specific background screenings may be required in the future, in accordance with client requirements.

Voyatek does significant work with Federal and State tax and revenue authorities. If applicable to this role, all hires will be required to obtain a Federal Public Trust Clearance (Moderate Background Investigation). This clearance process may start upon offer acceptance; and must be cleared prior to working on these projects.

If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!

Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment / placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.

Salary : $80,000 - $129,000

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