Data Scientist II

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of DallasWe are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we're creating a workplace where talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners. About the Role: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is looking for a versatile Data Scientist II to be based in Dallas, TX. As the Data Scientist II you will provide the department and the organization with support in analyzing and presenting data using statistical analysis, data visualization techniques and best practices. Additionally, as the Data Scientist II you will use tools such as statistical inference, decision trees and regression to provide us with prescriptive and predictive insights to promote data-driven decisions. You have working experience in own discipline. You... continue to build knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers and use prescribed guidelines to resolve problems. You Will: Perform data analysis to produce reports, assessments and proposals to help organizational leaders make informed and data-driven decisions
Independently consult with partners and our functional experts to develop department dashboards/metrics
Develop queries, validate, and export data in several formats for department dashboards/metrics, automating the delivery
Maintain an up-to-date perspective of tools, practices, industry standards, national trends, and System standards
Research national best practices for data analytics to make recommendations for our district
Develop, analyzes and models operational, economic, management, accounting, and data
Recommend solutions to new and complex problems, develop new strategies, measure the competitive performance of our operations and markets, evaluates the potential impact of changes and reports on economic forecasts that affect the industry
Apply and integrate statistical, mathematical, predictive modeling and business analysis skills to manage and manipulate complex high-volume data from a variety of sources
Develop infrastructure systems that connect internal data sets; create new data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data
You Have: Bachelor's degree in business, economics, mathematics, statistics, or other related field of study
1 or more years of professional experience in statistical data analyses
Experienced using common statistical and visualization software tools
Hands-on programming skills in Java, Python, or Scala or other scripting language
Experience with business intelligence tooling such as Tableau or Alteryx
SQL experience obtaining data from data sources
Microsoft Office suite, specifically MS Excel, experience required
Experience using Big Data tools such as Hadoop and Spark
Experience implementing or working with Data and Advanced Analytics solutions, and SaaS or related experience in the Cloud
Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum
Excellent time management skills including multi-tasking, managing deadlines
Knowledge of foundational data warehousing concepts, including structured and unstructured data
Excellent written, verbal and listening skills to effectively communicate with staff at all organizational levels
Ability to maintain trust and integrity when working with confidential situations and information
Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above requirements
Our Benefits: Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career: Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment
Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
Annual tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs, training and conferences
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Notes: This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department. By federal law, this position requires that candidates fall within one of the following citizenship categories: (1) U.S. citizen, (2) U.S. national, (3) U.S. permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization, or (4) U.S. permanent residents who have applied for naturalization within six months of being eligible to do so. The candidate selected will be required to pass a background check and pass financial disclosure review and credit check. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the diversity of our people, ideas and experiences, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that represents the communities we serve. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant. Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Privacy Notice