Data Specialist (DS2)

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:

Respect Trust Diversity Inclusion Equity

This is a non-permanent position anticipated to last two (2) years.

At theDepartment of Licensing (DOL) we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

We are currently recruiting for a Data Specialist to support the Office of Equity Performance and Accountability within the Directors Office Division.

As one of the most visible state agencies and the second-largest revenue generator in Washington State we engage with over 6 million residents each year and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees. We understand that our services are vital to the daily lives of our customers enabling them to live work drive and thrive. We take this responsibility to heart and are dedicated to providing equitable and meaningful access to our services for every resident.

If you are someone with technical skills who enjoys explaining complex findings to customers we invite you to apply!

As a Data Specialist you will support our Office of Equity Performance and Accountability by providing advanced data analysis reporting and visualization. You will design and implement innovative data solutions develop interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) and web-based tools and deliver meaningful insights that support agency goals policy development and executive decision-making. Using your ability to communicate complex datasets to both technical and nontechnical audiences you will help inform decisions and drive improvements that advance our mission of helping every Washington resident live work drive and thrive.

Some of what you will do:

• Design and create new proprietary data structures.
• Employ complex strategies and technologies to inter-relate data from distinctly different sources.
• Visualize information in an intuitive manner to ease its use and comprehension by others.
• Build a Geographic Information System (GIS) map and data services in an interactive web application.
• Make recommendations regarding highly complex data analysis to resolve unprecedented issues involving organizational change process improvement and policy development.
• Provide expert advice and consultation to executive management internal departments and outside organizations.

What you will bring to the role:

Six (6) years of professional experience performing data science or informatics data work.

OR

Masters degree in informatics data science mathematics computer science statistics biostatistics epidemiology or related technical or quantitative field.

A combination of relevant educationin informatics data science mathematics computer science statistics biostatistics epidemiology or related technical or quantitative fieldand experience may substitute year for year for experience.

• Three (3) years working with a querying language (e.g. SQL) in a relational database
• Three (3) years using one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python or R)
• Three (3) years using descriptive statistics to summarize data identify patterns interpret results in context and translate findings into actionable insights
• Three (3) years visualizing structured and unstructured data to extract insights (e.g. using Microsoft Power BI Tableau or Python/R visualization libraries)
• One (1) year experience with any ETL tool (SSIS Azure Data Factory)
• One (1) year providing data acquisition modeling and analysis guidance based on research policy analysis and business analysis.
• Representing a private entity or public agency presenting findings and recommendations on teams or projects with other public and private entities.
• Producing or overseeing the production of complex reports for use by diverse groups such as highest levels of management boards commissions elected officials and/or other governmental entities.
• Learning the technical functionality and data structure of complex proprietary or highly configurable systems and applications.
• The ability to create compose and edit written and illustrated materials using tools such as Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio.
• The ability to:
  • Understand and follow agency values of respect trust diversity equity and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.
  • Promote and support a respectful equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.
  • Promote and support respectful equitable and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
  • Take action to learn and grow.
  • Take action to meet the needs of others.

• One (1) year of experience with hypothesis testing regression analysis and multivariate analysis to model relationships and predict outcomes.
• One (1) year of experience developing solutions in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software platforms (e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS).
• One (1) year of experience with a machine learning toolkit (e.g. SciKit-Learn).
• Three (3) years of experience providing technical support to non-technical customers.
• One (1) year of experience implementing automated data quality and process checks into ETL processes
• One (1) year of experience working in Databricks or Synapse Analytics.
• One (1) year of experience with Enterprise Data Management principles and best practices.
• Two (2) years of experience supporting one or more DOL business processes and/or DOL information systems.
• A Masters of Science degree in a quantitative discipline.

• While positions in this unit work remotely most of the time this is a hybrid position. You might be required to work in one of our Thurston county locations as business needs dictate.
• Prior to a new hire a pre-employment check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex (including gender identity) marital status sexual orientation race religion creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.