- Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States.
Global Support and Development is seeking to hire a Data Scientist within our Programs section. The position is full-time, fixed-term, and will end on December 18, 2026. Reporting to our Information Manager, the Data Scientist is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust data pipelines, automation solutions, and advanced data processing techniques that underpin GSD's disaster preparedness and response efforts.
The Data Scientist will be responsible for meticulous data cleaning, transformation, and ensuring exceptional data quality, forming the essential backbone for all analytical efforts. Beyond this, they will provide crucial analytical support, deriving insights from complex datasets and optimizing data for seamless use in visualization tools like Tableau.
GSD Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package To Include
- Up to 25 days of accrued vacation
- Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave
- Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential
- Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium)
- Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium)
- Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match
- Matches on Qualified 529 Plans
- Up to 14 Paid Holidays
Want to know more? Read below for additional responsibilities and qualifications.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingesting, cleaning, transforming, and validating large and diverse datasets from various sources (e.g. databases, cloud platforms, APIs, and various file formats);
- Implement robust data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to handle missing values, outliers, inconsistencies, and ensure data integrity for downstream analysis and visualization;
- Develop and deploy automation scripts and workflows to streamline data collection, processing, and reporting, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency;
- Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction, manipulation, and in-depth analysis from various databases;
- Collaborate closely with the Data Visualization Analyst to understand data requirements and, when necessary, directly contribute to the development of functional dashboards and data visualizations in Tableau, ensuring data is accurately represented and optimized for effective insight delivery;
- Provide crucial support for geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data analysis, including preparing clean, spatially-enabled data, automating geospatial data analysis workflows, and offering advanced analytical and modeling support for geographic insights;
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends or patterns in complex data sets, providing insights that inform decision-making, and supporting the team with analytical tasks as needed;
- Ensure work complies with the data protection and data privacy requirements of the organization and meeting industry best practices where possible;
- Supports the development and management of risk mitigation plans for internal and external facing work;
- Provide technical expertise and hands-on support for statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and developing basic predictive models when required;
- Create comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, automation scripts, and data models to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer;
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and partners to understand data needs, validate requirements, and present technical solutions and analytical findings clearly;
- Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work conducted;
- Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Five (5) or more years of relevant work experience in a Data Scientist, Data Engineer, or or in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on analytical problem-solving, data cleaning, processing, and automation;
- Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines using programming languages (e.g., Python, R) to ensure data quality and accessibility for analysis;
- Proven experience with advanced data manipulation and in-depth analysis of large, complex datasets, extracting actionable insights; and
- A strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in analytical problem-solving, data modeling, data cleaning, and pipeline development is essential.
Education
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a relevant field; or
- Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
Professional Licenses/Certifications - Relevant certifications are a plus, particularly in:
- Python for Data Science or other analytical programming languages (e.g. R);
- Cloud data platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform); and
- Data engineering or advanced data analytics.
- Project management certification desired.
Knowledge/Skills
- Proficiency in Python or R, with extensive experience using data manipulation and analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy;
- Strong SQL skills for advanced querying, manipulating, and managing relational and non-relational databases;
- Expertise in conducting advanced data analysis, including statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies in complex datasets to drive actionable insights;
- Demonstrated ability to structure, prepare, and, when necessary, directly visualize data effectively in platforms like Tableau, ensuring accurate and clear presentation of insights;
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Prefect) for automating data processes is highly desirable;
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL/ELT processes;
- Understanding of API integrations for data extraction;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace products;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail in data validation and quality assurance;
- Effective communication skills to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally;
- Experience in written communication such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Reports, and/or Manuals;
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Understanding of disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response concepts and approaches (preferred);
- Written and verbal proficiency in French and/or Spanish is highly desirable; and
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; and
- Routine domestic and international travel up to 25% is required.
GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well-being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime and other), to mitigate risks.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina state law, GSD will provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship
or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others.
These working conditions and physical demands are described to provide a clear understanding of the nature of the role, including the essential deployment responsibilities that may be necessary, to ensure that potential candidates are well-prepared for the challenging and demanding nature of the duties and realities of disaster response work. GSD is not able to reasonably predict when or whether it will become necessary to deploy an employee in this position for disaster response work. Such decisions are made as circumstances arise to meet organizational needs, and employees in this role are therefore expected to be able to fulfill disaster response work responsibilities.
Working Conditions During Non-Deployment Periods
- Work is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time;
- Ability to use hands, reach, and independently lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects;
- Ability to bend and stoop;
- Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time;
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment;
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)
- May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;
- May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;
- While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD:
- Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises;
- Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or
- Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration.
- Ability to obtain necessary travel documents and fulfill any other travel requirements (including an active passport, visa requirements, vaccinations, etc.);
- This role may include deployments to support natural disaster response efforts within hazardous, dynamic, and unstable environments (economically/environmentally) in pre- and post- disaster scenarios, which could include, among other conditions: lack of access to medical care, exposure to critical incidents (including severe injury, death, traumatic encounters, and/or mental strain), and uncommon sleeping arrangements (i.e. not in a hotel, could include close living quarters and cohabitation);
- GSD’s nutritional environment contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat products. Ability to make dietary accommodations may be limited. Potential exposure to food borne allergens; and
- Employees may be required for this role to work upon our Humanitarian Vessel for up to 30 consecutive days. The vessel’s working environment entails performing in conditions inherent to vessel travel, including but not limited to: steep and narrow stairs and living spaces, close quarters including cohabitation, sharp surfaces, metal gangways and ladders, heavy doors, European-type plugs and wiring (220-240v, 60Hz) which cannot support all American appliances, in addition to bright and flashing lights, loud noises, nuts and shellfish exposure, poor weather, movements which can trigger motion sickness, and / or limited access to hospital / definitive care. This setting involves various sea conditions, including but not limited to rough seas, adverse weather, and potential for sea sickness.
Physical Demands During Non-Deployment Periods
- Ability to perform work indoors in an office environment;
- Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands;
- Ability to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as required.
Physical Demands During Deployment Periods
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of the time;
- Ability to regularly engage in manual dexterity;
- [FOR VESSEL] Essential physical requirements (depending on job description requirements) may also include climbing, balancing, reaching or stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling;
- Ability to frequently move lift, push, pull, carry items weighing up to 20 pounds for various needs;
- Ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand (must also be able to exchange accurate information in these situations);
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at GSD’s discretion.
Work Authorization Requirements: GSD participates in E-verify, an internet-based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E-Verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification only. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.
This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.
GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.
