Job Description

Requisition No: 878173

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: DATA SCIENTIST - 72003834

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003834

Salary: $60,000 - $66,000

Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2026

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Data Scientist
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Responsibilities:

The Data Scientist reports directly to a Data Science Manager, situated in the Office of the Secretary, focused on projects directed by the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and Chief of Staff, to support policy decisions that affect the Department.

The primary responsibilities of this position include supporting the data science team, collaborating with divisions and external agencies, analyzing data and business processes, and developing automation solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making within the Department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, clean, and prepare data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability for analysis and reporting.
• Apply statistical and analytical methods to interpret datasets and identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and insights, including support for predictive analytics initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Design, develop, and implement process automation solutions to streamline reporting and operational tasks.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and leadership, pay attention to detail.
• Document data processes, methodologies, and analysis steps to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and support project planning for analysis and automation initiatives.
• Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements for automation and reporting systems across the agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of data analytics methodologies and business intelligence tools.nowledge of data cleansing, data analysis, evaluation and data modeling; use mathematical and statistical skills to help gather, measure, organize, and analyze data.
• Knowledge of business processes and ability to translate stakeholder requirements into analytical solutions
• Knowledge of automation (robotic and analytic) and application of automation tools.
• Knowledge of statistics & statistical modeling.
• Ability to develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using BI tools.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a group.
• Ability to collaborate with others and deliver quality work under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to work ethically and with integrity.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, business analytics, or a related field. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in data cleansing, data wrangling, and data merging.
• Experience with visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.
• Working knowledge of database systems and querying languages (e.g., SQL) to extract and manipulate data efficiently.
• Experience with Statistical analytical methods for data analysis.
• Working knowledge of creating scripts (Python, R, SAS) to build machine learning models.

Why Work With Us? It's not just about us. We’re as interested in your goals as you are in ours. That's why working as a Data Scientist at DMS, you are given the resources to be your best.

You Will Make a Difference: You will provide sound guidance to executive leadership and stakeholders in their efforts to make more strategic, data driven decisions. You will directly contribute to our mission: We Serve Those Who Serve Florida.

You Will Grow: When you join DMS, you will have ongoing professional development opportunities, resources, and exposure to agency initiatives that may interest and will challenge you as you progress in your career.

You Will Get Rewarded: We’ve got you covered when it comes to your compensation and benefits package. You’ll receive comprehensive health coverage, investment options, and with our tuition waiver program, we’ll pitch in if you want to go back to school.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.