Data Scientist: Advanced Analytics & Dashboards (Flexible)

Veterans Benefits Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Benefits Administration seeks a Data Scientist to specialize in data extraction, sample design, and developing analytical datasets for QA teams. The role emphasizes building dashboards, applying Python/SQL/SAS tools, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The position requires developing data sourcing processes, validating data quality, and supporting VA operations through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in data extraction and analytical dataset construction.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL for data processing.
• Familiarity with SAS, Tableau, and cloud analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop data sourcing, preparation, and analytical datasets.
• Perform data extractions using programming without preset specs.
• Assist with statistical analyses and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Create and refine dashboards, visualizations, and summaries.
• Validate data quality and document methodologies for reproducibility.
• Plan and execute data science projects with clear methodologies.

Skills

Data extraction

Dataset development

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Tools

Python

SQL

SAS

Tableau

Toad

Cloud analytics platforms

Job description

Veterans Benefits Administration seeks a Data Scientist to specialize in data extraction, sample design, and developing analytical datasets for QA teams. The role emphasizes building dashboards, applying Python/SQL/SAS tools, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The position requires developing data sourcing processes, validating data quality, and supporting VA operations through data-driven insights.