Senior Data Scientist – AI & Decision Intelligence

apartmentConfidential placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Data Scientist with strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and data-driven decision support. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting strategic and operational decision-making within a government entity by transforming complex data into actionable insights.

This role requires a professional who can combine technical excellence with strong business understanding, stakeholder engagement, and governance awareness in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI models to support policy and operational decision-making.
  • Analyze large and complex datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop predictive and prescriptive analytics solutions to improve organizational performance and service delivery.
  • Translate technical findings into clear business recommendations for executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Build dashboards, reporting tools, and decision-support frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and senior government stakeholders to define analytical requirements and priorities.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and compliance with government regulations and governance frameworks.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative applications relevant to public sector operations.
  • Support the implementation of responsible and ethical AI practices.
  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of a data-driven culture across the organization.
Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Preferred Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in data science, analytics, or AI-related roles.
  • Proven experience developing machine learning and AI solutions in enterprise or government environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks and cloud-based AI platforms.
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, NLP, and optimization techniques.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
  • Experience with data governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy standards
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