Data Scientist

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,500 - 184,900; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a data analyst in Washington, DC, focused on analyzing and visualizing data for the U.S. federal government. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau. Responsibilities include uncovering data trends, developing analytical models, and creating visual dashboards. U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Accenture offers an inclusive culture and values diverse perspectives. Compensation ranges from $98,500 to $184,900 USD based on factors like skill set and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience building NLP, LLM, or using GenAI tools.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL required.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks.
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities for data analysis.
• Understanding of analytical model development necessary.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to uncover trends and strategic intelligence.
• Develop models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Use Python and SQL for data parsing and analysis.
• Create interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers on data requirements.

Skills

NLP, LLM, or GenAI tools experience

Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark)

Hands-on experience with data visualization tools

Strong quantitative and analytic abilities

Analytical model development understanding

Education

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Job description

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:

• Analyze & Innovate: Uncover trends and anomalies, turning raw data into strategic intelligence.
• Model & Predict: Develop and maintain models using machine learning, AI, and statistical techniques.
• Code & Transform: Use Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL for data parsing, ETL, and complex analysis.
• Visualize & Communicate: Create interactive dashboards and visualizations with Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks.
• Collaborate & Build: Partner with Data Engineers to define data requirements and support development.
• Explore & Experiment: Research and test new tools to solve challenging problems.

Here’s what you need:

• Experience building NLP, LLM, or using GenAI tools (e.g. LoRA, LangChain, RAG, LLM Fine Tuning or PEFT)
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL
• Hands‑on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to analyze and validate data
• Understanding of analytical model development and data‑driven decision‑making
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience designing and implementing a custom Generative AI solution
• Experience working in a cloud environment (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP))
• Experience working with federal clients
• Experience in a specific domain like Cybersecurity or Fraud Detection
• Active Clearance

The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for 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: $98,500—$184,900 USD.

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the U.S. federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. 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.