Data Scientist / Policy Advisor | eine Referentin / ein Referent (w/m/d) als Data Scientist
Bundesverwaltungsamt
Job Summary
This role is part of a specialized project group focused on the early detection of foreign information manipulation to protect democratic integrity in Germany. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for building the technical infrastructure for a 'Data Lake' dedicated to disinformation incidents and developing prototypes for the project's technical framework. Day-to-day activities include tool-based data collection from social media platforms, performing statistical analysis, and visualizing results to support strategic decision-making. You will integrate various data sources and collaborate closely with analysts to test new methodologies for identifying foreign narratives. This position is unique as it combines high-level technical data engineering with national security objectives. It offers a modern working environment in Berlin with significant flexibility, including up to 60% mobile work and a competitive public service benefits package. The role is fixed-term until May 31, 2027.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or University Diploma in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, or a Mathematics/Natural Sciences field with an IT/Data Science focus.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in a Policy Advisor or similar administrative/referent function
- Sound professional experience in Data Science, specifically in data acquisition, preparation, and analysis
- Experience in developing technical solutions for operational databases or data lakes
- Experience in creating situational awareness reports or intelligence products (preferred)
- Experience with social media data collection and analysis tools (preferred)
Languages
Additional
- Must be eligible and willing to undergo a Level 2 security clearance (Ü2-Sabotageschutz) according to the Security Clearance Act (SÜG). The role is based in Berlin and is fixed-term until May 31, 2027.
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