Jr. Data Scientist

Job Posting Title

Jr. Data Scientist

Agency

840 OKLAHOMA WORKFORCE COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Workforce Commission

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$93,357

Job Description

Position Summary -

The Oklahoma Workforce Commission seeks a highly analytical and mission-driven Data Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be a key player in a high-impact, statewide initiative to build a predictive workforce intelligence system. This individual will be responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets to identify early-warning signs of economic disruptions and layoffs. This work will directly inform state policy, support at-risk industries, and power a public-facing dashboard. This is a unique opportunity to use data science to make a tangible impact on Oklahoma's workforce and economy.

Key Responsibilities -

• Acquire, clean, and analyze predictive business activity data from various private and public data sources.
• Develop and implement statistical models to identify and predict at-risk companies, sectors, and regions.
• Design and build data visualizations that provide real-time, actionable insights for policymakers, employers, and the public.
• Ensure data is presented in a transparent, accessible, and easily understandable format.
• Conduct evaluation and feasibility studies to identify statewide workforce gaps, emerging industry needs, and strategies for supporting at-risk populations.
• Communicate complex data findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including agency leadership, legislators, and the public.
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings with multiple stakeholders to discuss findings, gather insights, and push forward agency initiatives. Document discussions and action items effectively, ensuring clear follow-up and communication.

Required Qualifications -

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Advanced skills in a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript), including proficiency with core data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, driving collaborative efforts and ensuring alignment on agency initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Experience in project management or program administration related to workforce initiatives or similar fields.

Preferred Qualifications -

• Master's degree in a relevant quantitative field.
• Experience working with economic, labor market (LMI), or workforce data.
• Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and time-series forecasting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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