Job Description:
Data Scientist
Doha, Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Scientist to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply analytic capabilities to solve complex problems from a combination of unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data , to drive strategic decisions
  
• Provide statistical and mathematical support to analyze and interpret a wide range of data in order to provide solutions for smart city systems.
  
• Work with various stakeholders to present and operationalize data to achieve actionable insights to drive customer strategy and decisions.
  
• Develop and deploy data models and statistical analysis to solve complex problems and drive strategic decisions
  
• Conduct advanced data analysis, and utilize data visualization tools and data storytelling to present findings to stakeholders in an understandable manner.
  
• Supporting the development and implementation of the city’s Big Data platform, and optimize its usage.
  
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security through data cleaning, pre-processing, and validation techniques.
  
• Document your work thoroughly, including algorithm specifications, data analysis reports, and model performance evaluations.
  

Qualifications:

• BSc. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. (Master's degree in the field is a plus.
  
• Minimum 10 years of overall work experience, with minimum 3 years of proven experience with the end-to-end data science project lifecycle, from data collection and cleaning to model deployment and maintenance..
  
• Proven experience with Big Data technologies
  
• Familiarity with real-time data processing frameworks
  
• Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis
  
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques
  
• Experience with Excel, Power Point, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (ex: Java/Python, SAS)
  
• Proven analytics skills, including mining, evaluation, and visualization
  
• Strong SQL or Excel skills, with aptitude for learning other analytics tools
  
• Sound knowledge of data lake deployment and functionality in multiple environments (Cloud, on prem, hybrid).
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of using data to drive business outcomes
  
• Proficient in technical documentation and writing.
  
• Professional certification in the field is a plus
  

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.