North Carolina Office of the State Auditor

You must submit an application at the link below!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/5049116/data-scientist-data-analytics-division

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Data Scientist. This position will play a critical role in leveraging data science methodologies to support audit functions and investigations, involving the development of predicting models, analyzing large datasets, and uncovering actionable insights to improve government accountability.

OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance:
• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

Learn more about the Total Compensation Calculator here:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/total-compensation-calculator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Experience with machine learning libraires such as TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, or PyTorch
• Knowledge of data visualization tools like Tabeleau, PowerBI, or Matplotlib

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or a related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in business application consulting or development

OR

An associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in application consulting or development

OR

A high school or general educational development (GED) diploma and six years of experience in business application consulting or development

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,467.00 - $117,701.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree in computer science, or an IT related field, or a related technical degree?
• Do you have experience working in machine learning libraries such as, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, or PyTorch?

• Do you have programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages?

Work Location: In person