Data Scientist, Security and Emerging Technology

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Maintain CSET’s data infrastructure .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,429 - $157,239 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data infrastructure maintenance, quantitative analysis, and AI-enabled solution design. Proficient in SQL and Python, with strong project management and communication skills to support collaborative research efforts.

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Data Infrastructure MaintenanceSQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencyGoogle Cloud Platform FamiliarityProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisStatistical AnalysisData ProcessingData VisualizationAI-Enabled Solutions DesignBibliometric Data ImprovementData Pipeline DevelopmentEntity ResolutionResearch Design DevelopmentMetrics Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationMotivationIntellectual CuriosityEnthusiasm

Tools & Technologies

AirflowGitHubAWSAzureData Annotation Tools

Industry Keywords

Emerging ScienceTechnology AreasNational Security PolicyMachine LearningBiotechnology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain CSET’s data infrastructure
Extract, classify, cluster, annotate, and resolve entities in data
Produce rigorous policy research and high-quality data resources
Improve bibliometric data and develop methods and metrics to identify emerging science and technology areas
Provide open data and infrastructure supporting research and decision-making
Improve CSET’s Map of Science and related tools
Build and maintain data pipelines and processing techniques for large datasets using Airflow
Design, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled solutions and advanced modeling
Ingest structured and unstructured datasets into Google Cloud Platform
Document and communicate CSET methods and data resources to internal and external audiences
Collaboratively develop research designs and identify appropriate data and methods
Interpret results and draw valid inferences to support research and publications
Communicate findings through visualizations, written outputs, web interfaces, and presentations
Monitor trends in AI, machine learning, biotechnology, and national security policy
Contribute to internal working groups, seminars, and discussions
Support and mentor colleagues
Uphold CSET’s mission, values, and culture
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a quantitative field (e.g. economics)
Minimum of 5 years of professional quantitative or statistical analysis experience, which can include graduate coursework
Proficiency with SQL and Python
Experience with code management platforms such as GitHub
Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure
Ability to process and analyze datasets and interpret them to make decisions
Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative team environment, including with people from nontechnical backgrounds
Strong project management skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious, and self-driven
Alignment with CSET’s mission, values, and culture
Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Resume/CV, cover letter, and code sample from a past project required
Applicants progressing beyond the phone screen must complete a take-home coding exercise
Legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship from Georgetown University

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing opportunities for professional development and learning
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Hybrid work designation