Data Scientist II

The Council of State Governments Justice Center helps leaders in every state design and implement solutions for complex justice system challenges and make communities safer and healthier. We deliver trusted data, practical strategies, and cross-systems collaboration to create second chances, reduce harm, and transform lives.

About the role

This position is funded through June 2027 with the possibility of extension based on funding availability. NYC metro area preferred (hybrid); remote candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Pull, manipulate, and structure criminal justice data utilizing tables within different data sources with different products.
• Coordinate research and analytic activities utilizing various data points (unstructured and structured) and employ programming to clean, massage, and organize the data.
• Translate data into actionable dashboards using cutting-edge visualization tools and technology and present to various audiences.
• Provide data visualizations (reports and dashboards) to support stakeholder requirements.
• Analyze existing reports to improve performance and develop new reports using the best data visualization practices and processes.
• Work with multiple complex data sources.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams, along with policy analysts, to develop data visualizations that provide insights for government.
• Implement processes that improve and lead to greater data quality.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, sensitivity, and valuing others.
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Data Visualization, Computer Sciences, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, social science, public policy, criminal justice, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of work experience.
• Very good communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills (required).
• Proficiency and experience with the R programming language (or a similar programming language such as Python).
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems and settings, public policy, government, or similar entities.
• Knowledge of scientific research methods, principles, and techniques.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and application to data analysis.
• Ability to work with and find consensus among people from a wide array of backgrounds and perspectives, as well as an appreciation for the need to address issues in nonpartisan and non-polarizing ways.
• Efficient, organized work style.
• Demonstrated experience applying data science methods to real-world data.
• Experience utilizing visualization tools to take advantage of the growing volume of available information.
• Familiarity with quality assurance techniques and reproducible research processes.
• Research, writing, and editing skills.
• Reliable and secure internet/data connection and flexibility for using a personal device for internet connectivity during business travel. A cost offset is provided by CSG.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,300 - $119,400. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
• PSLF eligibility.
• Flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for remote work or a hybrid model.