Digital India Corporation invites applications for Data Scientist Posts for BE/BTech, BCA and PG Data Science, Statistics, and Maths Graduates. The last date for this application is June 3, 2023.
About Digital India Corporation
Digital India Corporation (DIC) has been set up by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, to innovate, develop, and deploy ICT and other emerging technologies for the benefit of the common man. It is a not-for-profit Company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Digital India programme promotes safety and security concerns of the growing cashless economy and addresses challenges confronting its wider acceptance,
- IndiaAI is an Independent Business Division under DIC.
- IndiaAI aims to catalyse AI for the social good ecosystem in India while supporting innovation, research, and capacity building in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Number of Posts
20
Job Objectives
- The Data Scientist will play a key role in the future of IndiaAI.
- He/she will be responsible for leading efforts towards transforming the data management practices of the ministry/department to improve the quality and use of public sector data and catalyse the data-based research and innovation ecosystem.
- He/She will define the vision, strategy and principles for the data management unit and define standards for the integration of data ecosystems.
- He/She will assist line ministries in identifying and leveraging their data for purposes of AI innovation and research.
- The Data Scientist will be dedicated to the pursuit of modernising data management practices and building capacity throughout the data value chain within Ministries/Departments for the purposes of AIbased innovation
Job Description
- Define vision, strategy and principles for the data management unit;
- Lead and mentored Data Analysts in streamlining data management and cleaning practices;
- Define standards and design data flows throughout both the host Ministry/Department and for integration with the external ecosystems;
- Standardise the host Ministry/Department’s data enterprise architecture through data and design strategies;
- Create and implement Data Quality and Metadata management capabilities including through coordination with the e-gov standards portal and STQC;
- Frame data-access practices for the India Datasets Platform (when established) and other requests for the host Ministry/Department;
- Assist the development of thought-provoking insights through data analysis and in-depth review of trends for the host Ministry/Department;
- Work across teams to leverage synergies and align data models with overall Information Architecture;
- Coordinate closely with Data Management Office (when established) or other digital programs teams within the Ministries/Departments to create and disseminate SOPs or protocols for data management;
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments across data management and use, including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Coordinate with the Data Management Office and Data Monitoring and Evaluation Office (NITI Aayog) to ensure compliance with relevant data policies/guidelines/rules as set forth by the Data Management Office or any other Government of India agency;
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E / B.Tech / BCA, and;
- Post-graduation in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or other quantitative field or equivalent technical qualification including professional certification from a recognised university/institute;
Experience and Skill Sets
- 5-7 years of experience in data warehousing, database management and end-to-end data architecture management;
- Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, etc.
- Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks;
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (ex: Java/Python, SAS);
- Experience working with and creating data architectures;
- Two or more years of project management experience;
- Ability to work effectively in a government setting that has several concurrent projects;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across internal and external stakeholders;
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy;
- Ability to break down the complexity of the technical problem and provide solutions;
- Ability to bridge the gap amongst all technical and non-technical stakeholders.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply through this link.
Deadline
Last date of Receipt of Applications: June 3, 2023
Location
The place of posting shall be in New Delhi but transferable to project locations of Digital India Corporation as per the existing policy of Digital India Corporation.
Contact Details
- Ms Vinaya Viswanathan Head- HR Digital India Corporation Electronics Niketan Annexe, 6 CGO, Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
- Phone No. 011-24303500, 24360199
