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Technologist/Data Scientist

Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau

Data Privacy & Security Division

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated person to join her Office’s Data Privacy & Security Division as a Technologist and Data Scientist. The Division investigates business conduct and brings enforcement actions against in-state and nationwide companies under the Data Breach Notification Law (M.G.L. c. 93H), the Data Security Regulations (201 CMR 17.00), and the Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A). These cases often involve challenging and cutting-edge enforcement initiatives and coordination with other state governments or federal enforcement authorities.

Primary Duties: This position will entail investigating, understanding, explaining, and summarizing complex technological systems relating to investigations and initiatives pursued by Data Privacy & Security Division attorneys, as well as attorneys from other Divisions within the Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau, including the Fair Labor, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, and Insurance & Financial Services Divisions. While the Technologist/Data Scientist will not be expected to be an expert in all areas, they will be expected to learn and summarize topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithmic design, application development, human-computer interaction, data flows, and cybersecurity. The Technologist/Data Scientist will also be expected to perform intermediate-level statistical analysis and data science to assist attorneys in investigations, litigation, and policy. The Technologist/Data Scientist will be expected to effectively communicate and cooperate with other experts who, from time to time, consult on cases and investigations.

Location: This position may be based in any of these Office locations: Boston, Springfield Regional Office, or Worcester Regional Office. Our hybrid model allows some remote workdays for this position.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Salary: $75,000 to $100,000

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is October 25, 2023.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Isabel Silva, Managing Administrative Assistant

Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau

(617) 963-2922

Position Requirements: We seek an individual who is committed to working in the public interest. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience in computer science, quantitative analysis, or data science is required. A graduate degree in a quantitative field or comparable experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must have a working knowledge of computer programming and data analysis. Experience with technical aspects of data security, app development, and networking are preferred. Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to assimilate and condense new and complicated subject areas. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously and efficiently. An interest in data privacy or security and experience analyzing, summarizing, and explaining complicated technological topics are especially valuable. We seek an individual who can work both independently and as part of a team.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

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