Data Science Practitioner

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based software solutions for supply chain analytics applications. Optimize compute‑intensive simulations (discrete event and Monte‑Carlo) for performance and scalability. Implement and enhance structured data pipelines using Spark, Pandas, and Numpy. Apply object‑oriented programming principles to build robust, maintainable codebases. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to modernize a strategic contracting analytics application. Integrate detailed Department of Defense (DoD) business logic to project supply‑chain impacts of acquisition and planning strategies. Utilize GitHub workflows for version control, code review, and collaborative development. Develop and maintain parallel processing solutions to improve simulation efficiency. Build interactive analytics dashboards and tools using Streamlit. Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Here is what you need US Citizen (no dual citizenship) Bachelor’s degree required Strong expertise in Python software engineering. Experience with object‑oriented development and structured data pipeline design. Proficiency with Spark (or similar tools) for parallel processing. Hands‑on experience with Pandas and Numpy for data manipulation. Experience optimizing compute‑intensive simulations. Familiarity with GitHub workflows and collaborative development practices. Ability to implement complex business logic in technical applications. Understanding of Python iterators, columnar databases, and parallel computing concepts. Preferred experience Exposure to supply chain processes, especially within DoD environments. Experience building interactive dashboards using Streamlit. Background developing robust unit tests for simulation‑heavy systems. Familiarity with Monte Carlo and discrete event simulation optimization. Experience supporting high‑stakes or mission‑critical analytics platforms. Compensation & Benefits As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles. The base pay range for this position in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $70,500–$136,700 USD. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Requesting An Accommodation Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. California Notification If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information. #J-18808-Ljbffr