Data Scientist / Analyst (Government)
Applies data analytics and machine learning to solve government challenges — from health surveillance to economic forecasting and crime analysis.
Typical Salary
J$3M
to J$6.5M per year
Open Roles
60+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
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Career Paths
Data Analyst→Data Scientist→Senior Data Scientist→Director of Data & Analytics (STATIN/e-Gov)
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$4.8M
Entry: J$3MSenior: J$6.5M
Key Skills
Python / R programming
Machine learning
Statistical modelling
Data visualisation
SQL & databases
Big data tools
Government open data
Geospatial analysis
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Economics
Preferred
- MSc Data Science or Analytics
- PhD Statistics or CS
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Statistics / CS (UWI/UTech)
- Google / IBM Data Science Certificate
- MSc Data Science
- Python / R / SQL certifications
Market Trend
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