Data Specialist
Core
Design proprietary data structures, connect multi-source data, build GIS maps and data services, and deliver advanced analysis/reporting to support policy development and executive decision-making for the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Role type
Senior data specialist (analytics & GIS)
Builds
Proprietary data structures, GIS maps, data services, interactive web applications, and advanced data solutions
Domain
Public sector / State government / Data analytics & Geographic Information Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
SQL, Python, R, descriptive statistics, data visualization (Power BI, Tableau), ETL tools (SSIS, Azure Data Factory), GIS platforms, data modeling, data acquisition, policy analysis, business analysis, technical writing
Preferred skills
hypothesis testing, regression analysis, multivariate analysis, machine learning (SciKit-Learn), automated data quality checks, enterprise data management, Databricks, Synapse Analytics
Technologies
Azure Databricks, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS, QGIS, SciKit-Learn, Excel, Visio
Responsibilities
Design new proprietary data structures; connect data from different sources using advanced methods; build GIS maps and data services within interactive web applications; provide recommendations on complex data analyses for organizational change and policy development; advise executive leadership and external partners on data matters; deliver advanced data analysis, reporting, and visualization; communicate complex data findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC