Policy Officer for Taxation and Hospital Statistics | Referentin / Referent (m/w/d) für den Bereich „Steuern, Krankenhäuser“

Bayer. Landesamt für Statistik Dienststelle Fürth

Schweinfurt, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role at the Bavarian State Office for Statistics in Schweinfurt involves bridging the gap between data science expertise and public administration. As a Policy Officer, you will be responsible for the technical management of official statistics within the 'Taxes' and 'Health' (Hospital Statistics, DRG/PEPP) sectors. Your day-to-day activities will include optimizing data collection and analysis methods, providing technical guidance to team members, and preparing complex statistical findings for public consumption via dashboards and scientific reports. You will also represent the office in federal and state working groups. This position is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract, public service benefits (TV-L E13), flexible working hours with home office options, and the opportunity to eventually step into a deputy head of department role. It offers a stable yet intellectually stimulating environment for data professionals interested in socio-economic impacts.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree or University Diploma in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics (with a focus on statistics), or (Business) Informatics.

Experience

  • Professional experience in data analysis and evaluation using modern programming languages
  • Experience in technical leadership or coaching of staff members
  • Experience in project management and handling complex statistical problem-solving
  • Experience in creating scientific publications or public-facing data presentations
  • Background in tax law or health economics is highly desirable

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake multi-day business and training trips; high level of social competence and negotiation skills; location-specific role in Schweinfurt.