Data Scientist

Job Description The Data Scientist position collects, cleans, assesses, analyzes, visualizes, models, and interprets large, complex data sets such as climate, demographic, embassy utility usage, economic, education, embassy programmatic data, security related datasets, community health, etc. using statistical software, databases, and business intelligence tools. Works alongside leadership to identify and refine data requirements, recommend technical and analytical solutions that meet requirements for decision-making and/or end-use, translate mission or business requirements into technical development tasks, and set standards for measuring ultimate success for analytics products or data analyses. Their work enables data-informed decision-making across the Department and at U.S. Missions overseas. Working Hours Full-time - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break. Job Requirements Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: ・All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate. ・All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam. ・Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Education Requirements: See the requirement section below for the education requirements. Evaluations: ・You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. ・You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. ・You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications: For the experience and education requirements applicants must meet either option 1 or option 2. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Option 1: Experience: Minimum three years of experience in data analytics, handling large and complex data sets and relational databases, monitoring, reporting, and tracking performance using data visualization tools is required. Education: University degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering is required. Option 2: Experience: Minimum five years of experience in data analytics, handling large and complex data sets and relational databases, monitoring, reporting, and tracking performance using data visualization tools is required. Education: At least two years of full time, post-secondary study at college/university or equivalent. Language: Fluent English and Japanese required. Job Knowledge: Must have good understanding of data processing, data mining and analytics tools to examine broad aspects of Management Operations. Understanding of Japanese government procedures and practices as it relates to data analytics and global security. Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and programming is required. Skills And Abilities: Must be able to gather and analyze data relevant to specific issues, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations for action. Must have excellent interpersonal, briefing, and writing skills. Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and other general software applications. Uses data analysis, processing, visualization, and other software tools (e.g. but not limited to Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, AreGIS). Incumbent should have knowledge of AI or Natural Language Processing and/or Machine Learning. Incumbent will also need the ability to consult and explain technologies to non-technical users. Incumbent must be able to self-teach new technologies, modify existing processes and procedures, and utilize good communication skills to articulate user needs and system requirements. English Level: Native Level Japanese Level: Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1) Benefits and Other Info ・Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided. ・The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin). ・Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met. Retirement age is 70. Holidays: Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays. 13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year. Up to 40 hours per year of Family Leave. Job Contract Period Permanent (Probationary period is six months) Retirement age is 70. Nearest Station Hibiya Line: Toranomon Hills Station 7 minutes' walk Ginza Line/Namboku Line: Tameike-Sanno Station Exit 14: 5 minutes' walk