Policy Officer for Data Science and Statistics | Referentin / Referent (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role at the Bavarian State Office for Statistics in Schweinfurt focuses on the specialized fields of taxation and healthcare statistics. As a Policy Officer, you will be responsible for the technical management and project oversight of official statistics, including the optimization of data collection and analysis methods. You will provide technical guidance to team members, ensuring methodological quality and fostering the development of expertise within the department. A significant portion of the role involves complex data analysis and the creation of impactful publications such as scientific articles, dashboards, and interactive visualizations for the public and press. This position is particularly attractive due to its blend of high-level data science and public service responsibility, offering a permanent contract, flexible working hours with home office options, and the opportunity to represent the office in federal and state-level working groups. It also provides a clear path toward deputy department leadership.