Enterprise Data Scientist II

Analytics and Integrated Planning:

The Analytics and Integrated Planning (AIP) division brings expertise in strategic planning, advanced data analysis, data reporting, and institutional research with the explicit purpose of leveraging institutional data to enable robust decision making across the university.

AIP partners with university colleges, departments, and other areas to coordinate analytic activities and discover insights in support of university goals. These partnerships serve to improve UCF's analysis capabilities and infrastructure.

The Opportunity:

Analytics and Integrated Planning is seeking an experienced data scientist to join our team. The Enterprise Data Scientist II conducts in-depth statistical analysis using machine learning techniques, including data wrangling, data mining, and using data analysis methodologies to identify trends and forecast outcomes. This position will conduct analyses of data from varied areas of the university (student success, financial, research, and human resources). The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of applied statistics and proficiency in machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Builds machine learning models or algorithms to forecast outcomes.

• Devises and utilizes algorithms and models to mine data; performs data and error analysis to improve models; validates data and model outcomes for uniformity and accuracy.

• Deploys complex statistical analysis to identify trends and critical factors.

• Cleans, processes, and transforms data to prepare it for analysis and modeling.

• Creates and maintains detailed documentation of processes, and methodologies.

• Creates technical narrative summaries of statistical analysis and findings and enhances findings through data visualization.

• Participates in requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand the purpose behind the research questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred experience and technical skills:

• Demonstrated ability in Python.

• Experience with Azure Machine Learning or similar platforms.

• 4+ years' experience in data science.

• Strong preference for candidates with extensive knowledge of applied statistics.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Ability to clearly present findings to an audience with varying degrees of technical knowledge.

• Agile, versatile, flexible, and able to adapt to evolving priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects with attention to detail in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team-based environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, please provide your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

We will accept applications for this position through Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM. The University of Central Florida is closed for holiday break from Thursday, December 19, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Our search efforts will resume after the university closure, with interviews anticipated the first two weeks of January 2025.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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