Data Scientist - $49.52 - $61.06 per hour

About the Role

This opportunity is for a Data Scientist who will use advanced SQL and Python expertise to support high-impact analytical work, modernize data strategies, and deliver actionable insights through complex data analysis and modeling.

The role involves working with large-scale data, supporting decision-making, and translating technical findings into clear business recommendations.

This position combines advanced analytics, data lifecycle management, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with multiple high-priority projects.

Work Schedule: Availability to collaborate during core business hours, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

Quarterly in-person meetings in the Washington, D.C. area are required.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement databases and collection systems to acquire data from primary and secondary sources.
• Document SQL models to support efficient and well-structured data management.
• Perform advanced data manipulation, data wrangling, and exploratory data analysis to identify and interpret complex trends within large-scale datasets.
• Use statistical software and modeling techniques to generate synthesized, actionable insights for senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Communicate technical findings to non-technical users through data visualizations, briefings, and executive-level slide presentations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to extract and translate insights from both structured and unstructured data sources.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Master’s degree or completion of a data science boot camp is a plus.
• Two or more years of experience in a data science role.
• Experience in federal financial regulatory environments or government contracting is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, including tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
• Advanced SQL skills for architecting and modifying complex code within relational database management systems.
• Experience using data warehousing solutions to query and extract insights from high-volume, large-scale datasets.
• Understanding of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and regression modeling.
• Ability to use generative AI tools, including LLMs and agent-based coding, to help automate workflows.
• Proficiency with a broad range of data science technologies, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, NLP tools, R, SAS, Plotly, NoSQL, Power BI, and Excel.
• Experience with Palantir products is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.

Base Salary Range: $103,000 – $127,000 per year

This role is also eligible for bonus pay. Compensation may vary based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Unlimited paid time off
• Radical flex time
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) to help cover health insurance deductibles
• Employer-funded 401(k)
• Professional development support
• Inclusive professional work environment
• Quarterly events and additional employee benefits