Junior Data Scientist (Associate Manager)

THE ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. 

Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public. 

Building on our 20 years of experience, we:

• Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities.
• Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex federal environment.
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our federal. institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people.
• Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service.

Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive. 

Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values: 

• Passion for public service and our work toward more effective government 
• People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect 
• Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results 
• Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible 

We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Partnership for Public Service is seeking a junior data scientist (associate manager) to join a growing data team supporting the organization’s mission. As the Partnership expands our data product offerings, this role will be a critical contributor to building our internal capacity. This role will support all stages of data product development and the data science lifecycle, from data cleaning and exploratory analysis to visualization and model development.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in statistical analysis using Python/R/SQL, data science, and/or data engineering. A successful candidate will also have experience working across multiple workstreams and in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct statistical analysis and model development using proprietary Partnership data and federal administrative/statistical data.
• With guidance from the data science manager, engage in data collection, ETL and EDA in support of data product development.
• Create documentation and training materials for internal use.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to address data science and engineering needs.

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Ability to conduct data cleaning, analysis and/or visualization in Python, R or SQL.
• Ability to document technical processes and create resources for non-technical users.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality and value. 
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. 
• Adept at working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, share data-driven insights with non-technical audiences, and connect the organization’s strategic priorities to analytical work.
• Commitment to the values of public service and the mission of the Partnership.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of two to four years of relevant, full-time work experience in data science, data analysis or a related field. 
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional work or military experience. 
• One to two years of experience with Python, R or SQL required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or comparable cloud-based platform preferred. 
• Experience with federal workforce, spending and/or performance data preferred. 
• Federal, state, local or tribal government and/or non-profit experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE 

This position is an associate manager role and will report to the data science manager on our Communications and Public Engagement team. This position may supervise interns in the future.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, three days per week – with Wednesday as the required day in-office. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer/scanner and MS Office.   

In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, and demonstration of our values.  

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This position is full-time and classified as exempt from overtime pay. Official business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, though the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules. Occasional evenings or weekend activities may be required.

TRAVEL 

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Very little out of the area and/or overnight travel may be required.

SALARY 

The starting salary range for this position is $62,500 - $65,500. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; commuter benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.

EEO STATEMENT 

The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws. Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.