Degree in Computer Engineering
AWS, Azure, Cloud computing, Data Wrangling, ETL/ELT technologies, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, R Programming, SAS, SPSS Statistics, Stata, Statistical modeling, Text Processing
Abt is seeking an experienced data scientist with advanced analytic and programming skills to join its growing team in the Digital and Data Services (DDS) Division. This division plays a key role within Abt providing data science methods, data visualization, statistical consulting, and advanced analytics to a broad range of government agencies, university researchers, foundations, and corporations. Much of their work is focused on public policy, evaluation, and data modernization in such areas as health policy, epidemiology, education, food safety, urban planning, the environment, and public opinion, both within the US and internationally.
The Data Scientist works with internal and external clients on the valid and reliable applications of primary and secondary data, with a special focus on open text data, to answer complex technical questions. They will perform work with data and perform advanced analyses such as machine learning and natural language processing. In addition, the successful candidate will independently and collaboratively develop analysis plans, communicate the strength and weaknesses of various analyses, and identify and apply appropriate analytic techniques across a range of data types.
The selected candidate must be an expert at data science programming, with preference given to experience with Python and/or R.
The Data Scientist will preferably work on-site in Abt’s offices in any of Atlanta, GA, Cambridge, MA, Durham, NC, or Rockville, MD. in a hybrid remote/in-person status being on-site at least two days per week at one of these locations. However, a full-time remote condition could be considered in an ideal situation.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The successful hire will be able to perform the following functions:
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,120.07 to $168,192.11 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development.
Rockville, MD, USA
2-4 year
Cambridge, MA, USA
2-4 year
Atlanta, GA, USA
2-4 year