Data Scientist: AI for Federal Modernization

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS is seeking a Data Scientist to join its AI Practice, supporting a major federal modernization program. The role focuses on applying machine learning, statistical analysis, and modern AI techniques to large datasets in support of mission-critical planning and operations.

The position is located in the Washington, DC area with remote/hybrid options in eligible scenarios and government approval. The level may vary from junior to principal based on experience and qualifications, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field related to data science.
• Professional experience applying data science or advanced analytics.
• Experience with large real-world datasets across the analytics lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with ML, predictive modeling, evaluation, and feature engineering.
• Familiarity with NLP, GenAI, and LLM methods.
• Familiarity with deep learning, neural networks, anomaly detection, and time series methods.
• Strong communication skills to explain findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets using statistical methods, ML, and AI techniques.
• Build, test, and maintain predictive models and workflows.
• Apply ML, DL, NLP, GenAI, LLM, and time series to mission-focused data problems.
• Support feature engineering, data prep, model evaluation, and reproducible analytics.
• Help transition analytics from pilots to production environments.
• Contribute to synthetic data and advanced analytical methods as appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate business needs into solutions.
• Prepare technical docs, reports, and project deliverables.
• Support responsible AI practices, including explainability and risk management.

Skills

Communication

Reproducible workflows

Explain technical findings

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Python

SQL

NLP

GenAI

LLM

Time series analysis

Job description

ABS is seeking a Data Scientist to join its AI Practice, supporting a major federal modernization program. The role focuses on applying machine learning, statistical analysis, and modern AI techniques to large datasets in support of mission-critical planning and operations.

The position is located in the Washington, DC area with remote/hybrid options in eligible scenarios and government approval. The level may vary from junior to principal based on experience and qualifications, with