Data Scientist - Data Visualization Specialist

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Data Scientists leverage data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling techniques to extract insights and drive business decisions. They analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and communicate findings to stakeholders to support strategic business initiatives.

Job Duty 1 -
Analyze large datasets using statistical methods, data mining techniques, and machine learning algorithms to extract insights and patterns.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop predictive models, data visualizations, and data-driven recommendations to support decision-making processes.

Job Duty 3 -
Clean, preprocess, and transform data to ensure data quality and reliability for analysis.

Job Duty 4 -
Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling to uncover actionable insights.

Job Duty 5 -
Communicate data findings, insights, and recommendations to non-technical audiences through reports, presentations, and dashboards.

Job Duty 6 -
Stay abreast of data science tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance data analysis capabilities.

Job Duty 7 -
Work with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into business processes and applications.

Job Duty 8 -
Continuously evaluate and refine data models, algorithms, and analytical techniques to improve data science outcomes and impact.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data analytics requirements, goals, and success criteria.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Duties:

Develop interactive and visually appealing Tableau dashboards.
Assist in data preparation, cleaning, and transformation to ensure accurate reporting.
Optimize dashboards for performance and usability.
Collaborate with team members to understand reporting needs and translate them into visual solutions.
Perform quality assurance and testing to validate data accuracy.
Document development processes, dashboard logic, and best practices.
Research and present industry trends and recommendations in data visualization and analytics.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel requcientisted for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours degree or higher in a related (due to client shift schedules, project requcientistements).

Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience.

Required Experience: Upto two years of Experience in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Experience
Two to four years of job-related experience preferred.

Familiarity with Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep.
Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Motivated and proactive with a strong interest in data visualization and analytics.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Effective communication skills to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
Ability to follow established best practices for dashboard development and performance optimization.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Salary Range: $90,979 to $92,979
Location: Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening