Junior Data Scientist

Salary: $85,000 - 125,000 per year Requirements:

• Active Secret or higher security clearance
• Bachelors degree in a relevant technical field
• At least two years of experience in data science, data engineering, or data analytics
• Proficiency connecting data sources and preparing data with Python
• Experience querying and preparing data with SQL
• Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Experience using large language models and prompt engineering
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models with Python
• Experience performing analytics and data engineering in a cloud environment such as Azure or AWS
• Ability to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the Washington, D.C. metro area
• Preferred: three years of relevant professional experience
• Preferred: experience with Databricks, including its use for data science
• Preferred: strong knowledge of statistics and statistical methods
• Preferred: understanding of natural language processing
• Preferred: familiarity with APIs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI/ML model containerization such as Docker
• Preferred: ability to learn new software tools and work independently, identify opportunities to add client value, and advance initiatives and innovation
• Preferred: ability to communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and nontechnical audiences, including leadership
• Preferred: ability to develop and deliver technical training
• Preferred: proficiency creating data visualizations and dashboards with Power BI or Tableau, applying best practices
• Preferred: experience automating analytics and business processes with Power Automate
• Preferred: proficiency with source control and collaborative development practices
• Preferred: experience with graph analytics, network analysis, or graph data modeling
• Preferred: relevant experience supporting the Department of State or other federal government organizations

• Apply technical expertise and a mission-focused approach to understand federal clients needs, identify opportunities, and design solutions
• Use tools including Python, SQL, large language models, and Tableau, as well as platforms such as Databricks, to build products and solutions
• Automate processes with Power Automate when appropriate
• Explain technical findings clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, including leadership
• Work directly with clients to gather requirements, tailor solutions to mission needs, and advance initiatives
• Contribute to internal initiatives and business development, including responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, as well as white papers

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Docker
• ETL
• Support
• Network
• Power BI
• Python
• RAG
• SQL
• Security
• Tableau

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We offer a data science consulting role supporting federal clients, with no travel required. The position may be remote, hybrid, or on-site in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Our comprehensive rewards package includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays and sick time; retirement and insurance plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; student loan paydown; tuition reimbursement; learning, development, and certification opportunities; a mobility stipend; and other employee and family support programs. A discretionary variable incentive bonus may be available. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a diverse, supportive workplace.

last updated 42 week of 2026