What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at penlink?
Penlink is a technology company bringing clarity to complex data for people who need it now. We partner with law enforcement agencies across the United States, offering a software solution to manage data and aid investigators solving crimes. It sounds like a lot of data and analytics, but really, it’s about improving the world and keeping safe the places we call home.
We focus on creating products that positively impact our communities and being "in the mission" and less about the laidback culture and amazing benefits – even though we offer those too. With our get-it-done attitude and focused mission, we are growing at an unprecedented rate and are therefore seeking a Data Scientist. The Data Scientist will play a critical role in working on site with Penlink’s key customers, leading large data analytical missions, and generating actionable insights. This position requires an individual with a strong analytical background who can independently manage his or her tasks, collaborate with customers, and hold high work ethics and communication skills.
This position is located in Lincoln, NE.
Requirements:
- Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely data analysis and reports.
- Maintain databases in optimal condition, ensuring high performance and security.
- Collect and preprocess data from various sources and formats.
- Normalize data from diverse sources to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Automate data loading processes to handle multiple file types simultaneously.
- Identify patterns of behavior and commonalities within the data and frequencies and apply custom filters and grouping to fulfill this task.
- Perform geolocation analysis using unified mapping functions to identify geo signals, routes, and patterns.
- Reporting and Visualization:
- Generate comprehensive reports and visualizations to present findings.
- Present and brief main stakeholders through detailed reports and presentation.
- Create interactive dashboards for real-time data monitoring and analysis.
- Main point of contact for technical support related to data analysis processes.
- Ensure data integrity and security throughout.
- Update and maintain analytical tools and scripts as needed.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest developments in data science, database management, and law enforcement analytics.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
YOUR COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in data analytics and relational databases.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in Data Science or a similar degree.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, particularly Oracle SQL Developer or PL/SQL Developer.
- Strong programming skills in SQL or PL/SQL required.
- Experience in an analytical programming language such as Python or R preferred.
- Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks.
- Knowledge of geospatial analysis and mapping tools.
- Experience with a data visualization tool such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Ability to interpret complex data sets and identify patterns and trends.
- Experience in creating detailed reports and visualizations.
- Experience in network analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Results-driven, self-starter, with outstanding interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, and organization.
- Proven technology skills and outstanding interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated success in working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Standard 40-hour week from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines or respond to urgent requests.
Note: Offer conditional upon ability to pass a background government investigation/security clearance.