Title: DMV Data Scientist, Position No. 01976

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec I

Hiring Range: $62,775.00 - $72,191.25

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SERVICES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join our Highway Safety Office. This position plays a critical role in supporting highway safety initiatives through the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of crash, demographic, and other transportation-related data.

The Data Scientist is responsible for preparing and delivering highway safety information, statistical analyses, and data-driven insights that support the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of highway safety programs. The incumbent will develop reports, dashboards, publications, and presentations that inform decision-making by internal stakeholders, external partners, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities
-Perform statistical, predictive, and exploratory analyses of crash data and other highway safety-related information.
-Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and other visualization tools.
-Clean, transform, and analyze large datasets using Python and/or R.
-Design and execute SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.
-Conduct geospatial analysis and mapping using GIS software and tools.
-Prepare data visualizations, technical reports, executive summaries, and publication-ready materials.
-Lead or support special projects related to highway safety research, program evaluation, and performance measurement.
-Respond to requests for data, analyses, and information from internal and external stakeholders.
-Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences through written reports, presentations, and visual storytelling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a diverse team setting with minimal supervision in a fast-paced analytical and technical environment.
• Working knowledge of the latest data collection techniques, statistical methods and procedures; statistical formulas; graphic arrangements using statistical and software applications.
• Ability to research, collect, and organize statistical data; to analyze and make interpretations of statistical data
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to respond to on-demand and emerging requests and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex and diverse information and effectively present factual conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, graphically and in writing

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to assess your skills in the screening process properly. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.