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, PowerPoint, 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.