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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/22/18

Applications Due09/12/18

Vacancy ID54554

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleData Scientist (NYC)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

Executive Division

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications • Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, applied statistics, physics, engineering or similar disciplines with demonstrated research capability or bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience and training;
• Experience with the following technologies:
o Programming, scripting and statistical languages (e.g. Python, R, use of dataframes)
o Data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, d3, plotly)
o Relational databases and advanced SQL queries
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and results to a non-technical audience
• Highly organized, self-directed, and curious
• Personable and positive, with a high level of integrity
• Interest in public policy and social/economic justice

Candidates with additional experience in any of the following areas are preferred:
o 2+ years of demonstrated qualitative, quantitative or investigative research abilities
o Git/github and linux command line tools
o Graph databases (e.g. Neo4J)
o Cloud, distributed and container computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Redshift, EC2, docker)
o Analyzing social networks (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
o Natural Language Processing or Entity Resolution

Duties Description Goal
The Research and Analytics Department in the New York State Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) is seeking a candidate for a full-time Data Scientist position to explore datasets, develop new databases and use predictive modeling to detect anomalies in information pertinent to OAG investigations. The goal of the Data Scientist at the OAG is to ensure that our most complicated cases and policy arenas have the benefit of advanced analytical tools to understand how otherwise elusive trends can be laid bare once we dive into the underlying data.

Purview
As part of an innovative team housed in the Executive Division, the selected candidate will work with senior staff and divisions through the OAG to support the OAG's major initiatives, investigations, and policy development. Our team researches and writes analytical reports garnering national attention, directs multi-million dollar grant programs, and supports the office’s major investigations. See, for example, Target on Trafficking and Ticket Sales Report. Utilizing a vast collection of public and confidential information, the selected candidate will work with data covering the breadth of the OAG’s purview building advanced analytic tools to inform investigations that impact the lives of all New Yorkers.

Employing over 1,700 people across New York State, the OAG is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. The Data Scientist will support OAG work in numerous legal and regulatory arenas, including protecting the rights of investors and consumers, coordinating state-wide criminal investigations, promoting economic and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies, and preserving the State’s environment. The OAG also advises the Executive branch of State government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State.

Responsibilities
The OAG has a rich source of public and confidential data. The Data Scientist will be primarily responsible for the following:
• Exploring and analyzing data
• Communicating findings through written reports and visualizations
Additional responsibilities may include:
• Developing predictive modeling to detect anomalies
• Developing or programming new databases or data tools
• Performing other duties as requested

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to work place diversity.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

28 Liberty Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

 

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website: ag.ny.gov/job-postings. The reference code for the position is Reference No. EXEC/RD_DAT_NYC_6073.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
• Writing Sample

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov

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