Data Science Manager - AI Economics Unit

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven projects across public policy and economic domains
• Design, automate, and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows
• Apply AI, ML, and geospatial techniques to extract insights from satellite imagery, trade, and macroeconomic data
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, ranking systems, and predictive models
• Translate technical results into clear, actionable policy recommendations
• Mentor junior data scientists and oversee code quality, documentation, and best practices

Requirements

• Masters degree in Computer Science or Data Science
• Proven experience leading data projects or small teams
• 5+ years experience with Python
• 5+ years experience with SQL
• 5+ years experience with APIs
• Experience with machine learning or predictive modelling
• Experience with building data pipelines or ETL processes
• Experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Excellent English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with geospatial data (e.g., GIS, satellite imagery, GeoPandas, QGIS)
• Experience with economic or policy-related datasets
• Experience working in consulting or public sector projects
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with TensorFlow or PyTorch

About the Company

Whiteshield combines artificial intelligence with economic expertise to solve real policy challenges. Our AI Economics unit transforms complex data into actionable insights that shape how governments and businesses design policies, manage resources, and plan for growth.