Senior Data Scientist

Description

The company is a technology firm that serves the US federal government, with more than 13,000 people across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health clients.

This Senior Data Scientist role sits on the team that builds and validates analytical models from large structured datasets to improve operations and business results.

You will work on Department of Education products, including the Student Aid Digital Experience and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, which reach millions of students and borrowers across the country.

The team works in a collaborative setting where data quality, model reliability, and business impact matter most.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex analytical findings into clear, practical insights that shape strategic decisions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Explain technical ideas to groups ranging from engineers to executive leadership.
• Work with data engineers, software engineers, design leads, and product owners to deploy and support production-ready solutions that scale in enterprise settings.
• Lead high-impact projects, mentor junior team members, and help define the data science strategy for critical business operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or 10+ years of industry experience.
• Solid skills in statistical analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Google Analytics, Salesforce, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
• A track record of leading teams in technology-driven federal organizations, or leading groups that use AI analytic systems such as machine learning and big data analysis, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience establishing, building, or contributing to complex data science programs.
• Federal experience focused on a specific agency or sector, with knowledge of federal data systems, tools, and use cases.
• You have a proven record of improving business and operational outcomes through data-driven insights and model-based recommendations.

Conditions

US citizenship is required.

The company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Base pay for this role in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is $153,300 - $295,900 USD, as required by local law.

Pay varies by office location, role, skill set, and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training to help you grow.