Behavioral Health Data Scientist (Human Services Data Scientist)

**Summary** ----------- Are you a skilled data scientist who excels at creating efficient and beautiful scripts, packages, data pipelines, and dashboards to support program performance measurement? Do you have a commitment to social justice and enjoy working collaboratively with partners to facilitate data\-informed decision making? Are you interested in putting your skills to work to make a difference in your community? The Performance Measurement and Evaluation Unit within the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a savvy Data Scientist to join our team of analytic experts! **The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.** **DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION OVERVIEW:** King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, self\-reliant, and connected to community. DCHS manages a wide range of programs and services to assist the county's most vulnerable residents. The department maintains a pro\-equity focus aimed at developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all county residents, regardless of race or income. This Data Scientist position is centrally located within the Performance Measurement and Evaluation (PME) unit of the DCHS Director's Office and will support the data and evaluation needs of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD). PME is a unit of dedicated and talented data scientists and evaluators. The PME Unit provides evaluation expertise, data management, and analytics across DCHS programs. PME collaborates with staff and community partners to design frameworks, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement. By fostering data\-driven decision\-making and sharin