Scientific Assistant

Neuenburg, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%This is the contribution you can make * Design and develop statistical evaluations, indicators and data-based decision-making bases for the stakeholders of the social assistance statistics * Process data sets using complex queries using R, Python, SQL and other analysis tools as well as processing of data links * Automate, document and further develop data integration, analysis and publication processes * Develop statistical evaluations, quality, operational and performance indicators and provide them for specialists, management and other stakeholders using Power BI * Elaborate and maintain standards, governance principles and documentation for the data and analysis platform of the social assistance statistics * Merge statistical, professional and technical requirements and shape the further development of the production and analysis processesWhat makes you unique * University degree in statistics, data science, computer science, business informatics or economics, social science with a strong technical background * Very good knowledge of R, Python, SQL, DAX and Power BI as well as experience in the conception and further development of data integration, analysis or data warehouse solutions. SAS knowledge is an advantage * Ability to translate statistical, professional and technical requirements into sustainable solutions * High level of personal responsibility, conceptual strength as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation. Knowledge of the Swiss social security system, especially social assistance, is an advantage * Active knowledge of two official languages as well as very good English skillsIn a nutshellYou actively further develop the social assistance statistics of Switzerland and create, with modern methods of data analysis, the basis for sound decisions at all state levels. In doing so, you combine statistics, data science and the operation of modern data platforms and contribute to ensuring that the Confederation, Cantons and Municipalities can fulfill their social policy tasks on a common and reliable data basis.What we offer * Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population. * Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competences and bring in different perspectives. * Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. [All Benefits](< >) Statistics counts. Also for you. The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) is the national competence center for official statistics and a central actor in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, engages in national data management for harmonized data and develops the gaining of knowledge from data using data science methods. In this way, the BFS contributes to public opinion formation and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance. Additional information The Social Assistance Section is responsible for the collection, processing, analysis and publication of data on needs-based social benefits in Switzerland. It operates the social assistance statistics together with cantons, municipalities and other partners and provides up-to-date information for the management of social policy. In addition, the section develops and operates statistical foundations, indicators, monitoring systems and analyses of the social security systemQuestions about the positionLuzius von Gunten Head of Data EvaluationQuestions about the applicationMarianne Zumbach Head of HR j4id10427027jm j4it1041jm j4iy26jm