Prince George's County Public Schools
Data Scientist (Info Tech Programming Engineer 5G) – Office of Information Technology – Prince George’s County Government.
Location:
9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774
About The Position This senior‑level professional is responsible for leading enterprise‑wide data management activities, including data architecture, analytics, science, and governance. The incumbent designs, develops, and implements data models and analytic solutions for county agencies, and serves as the primary advocate for data modeling best practices. Work is performed under the direction of the Data Manager and the Chief Technology Officer.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver data strategies, architecture, and standards in collaboration with OIT leadership and county stakeholders.
Determine data reporting, analytics, and integration platforms that best fit county strategies and support statistical analysis and program measurement.
Establish methods and procedures for data quality, relevancy, and equity.
Build a culture of data literacy, trust, and transparency; support data portal development.
Evaluate and recommend governance, stewardship, and frameworks for managing data across the enterprise.
Oversee mapping of data sources, movement, interfaces, and analytics to safeguard data integrity.
Participate with agencies in developing report, dashboard, and analytics methodologies for applications, systems, and clouds.
Select and recommend appropriate tools, software, applications, and systems to support data technology goals.
Collaborate with IT Project Architects, Managers, and Business Analysts on data projects.
Document data architecture and environment to maintain an accurate enterprise data picture.
Identify and develop opportunities for data reuse, migration, or retirement.
Serve on committees, task groups, and other initiatives as needed.
Stay abreast of innovations and best practices in automation and data.
Respond on an on‑call basis to support county needs or troubleshoot outside regular work hours.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of experience in information technology programming, with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory or lead role.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Python and R for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning; strong working knowledge of SQL for database querying and management.
Experience with Big Data ETL tools, frameworks, and workflow optimization for scalability and fault tolerance.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and thorough documentation practices, including version control.
Conditions of Employment
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
Wear and use protective apparel and equipment in the performance of assigned duties, if applicable.
Pass all pre‑employment checks, including reference, background, and drug screenings, as applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non‑standard hours as operations necessitate.
Eligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants must provide and verify authorization to work without sponsorship.
EEO Statement:
Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short‑Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Pension, Supplemental Pension, 457(b), 403(b)
Employee Assistance Program & Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Services)
Only online applications will be accepted. Please submit your application through the county’s official career portal.
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Location:
9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774
About The Position This senior‑level professional is responsible for leading enterprise‑wide data management activities, including data architecture, analytics, science, and governance. The incumbent designs, develops, and implements data models and analytic solutions for county agencies, and serves as the primary advocate for data modeling best practices. Work is performed under the direction of the Data Manager and the Chief Technology Officer.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver data strategies, architecture, and standards in collaboration with OIT leadership and county stakeholders.
Determine data reporting, analytics, and integration platforms that best fit county strategies and support statistical analysis and program measurement.
Establish methods and procedures for data quality, relevancy, and equity.
Build a culture of data literacy, trust, and transparency; support data portal development.
Evaluate and recommend governance, stewardship, and frameworks for managing data across the enterprise.
Oversee mapping of data sources, movement, interfaces, and analytics to safeguard data integrity.
Participate with agencies in developing report, dashboard, and analytics methodologies for applications, systems, and clouds.
Select and recommend appropriate tools, software, applications, and systems to support data technology goals.
Collaborate with IT Project Architects, Managers, and Business Analysts on data projects.
Document data architecture and environment to maintain an accurate enterprise data picture.
Identify and develop opportunities for data reuse, migration, or retirement.
Serve on committees, task groups, and other initiatives as needed.
Stay abreast of innovations and best practices in automation and data.
Respond on an on‑call basis to support county needs or troubleshoot outside regular work hours.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of experience in information technology programming, with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory or lead role.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Python and R for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning; strong working knowledge of SQL for database querying and management.
Experience with Big Data ETL tools, frameworks, and workflow optimization for scalability and fault tolerance.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and thorough documentation practices, including version control.
Conditions of Employment
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
Wear and use protective apparel and equipment in the performance of assigned duties, if applicable.
Pass all pre‑employment checks, including reference, background, and drug screenings, as applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non‑standard hours as operations necessitate.
Eligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants must provide and verify authorization to work without sponsorship.
EEO Statement:
Prince George’s County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short‑Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Pension, Supplemental Pension, 457(b), 403(b)
Employee Assistance Program & Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Services)
Only online applications will be accepted. Please submit your application through the county’s official career portal.
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