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Executive Division
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Research and Analytics Department – New York City
Data Scientist
Reference No : RAD_NYC_DAS_6327
Application Deadline : June 21, 2024
Goal : The Research and Analytics Department in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking candidates for a full-time Data Scientist position. Data scientists at the OAG bring their skills to bear across a wide variety of cases and investigations. The Data Scientist will utilize a vast array of tools to explore datasets, develop new databases, and use statistical modeling to detect anomalies in information pertinent to OAG investigations.
The goal of the data scientist at the OAG is to ensure that our most complicated cases and policy arenas have the benefit of advanced analytical tools, methodologies, and strategic thinking to understand how otherwise elusive trends can be laid bare once we dive into the underlying data.
Purview : As part of an innovative team housed in the Executive Division, you will work with senior staff and divisions throughout the OAG to support the OAG's major initiatives, investigations, and policy development. Our team researches and writes analytical reports garnering national attention, directs multi-million-dollar grant programs, and supports the OAG’s major investigations.
The Data Scientist will support OAG work in numerous legal and regulatory arenas, including protecting the rights of investors and consumers, coordinating state-wide criminal investigations, promoting civil rights, economic and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies, and preserving the State’s environment.
Responsibilities of the Data Scientist include, but are not limited to :
- All aspects of using data to develop and test legal hypotheses, including :
- Brainstorming with legal teams on the data required
- Acquiring data through public sources and assisting legal teams to acquire data from confidential sources
- Testing data for reliability
- Distilling and incorporating relevant academic and other analytical research
- Developing and executing appropriate methodologies for data exploration and analysis
- Clearly communicating findings verbally and through written reports and visualizations
- Continuously updating analysis in the face of feedback and new data
Quantifying uncertainty in analytical findingsWorking closely with legal teams on all the aspects above and providing guidance and recommendations on decision making around dataAdditional responsibilities may include :
Qualifications / Skills :
Programming, scripting and statistical languages (e.g., Python, R, use of dataframes)
Linux command line tools
The hiring rate for this position is $107,998 $3,400 in location pay. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies.
HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the following link : RAD_NYC_DAS_6327
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on June 21, 2024.
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following :
If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
For more information about the OAG, please visit our website : www.ag.ny.gov
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Salary : $107,998
