Data Scientist — AI-Powered Pipelines & Analytics

Emploive; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) seeks a Data Scientist to join its ADVISE 2.0 contract with the U.S. Department of State, working in Washington DC with potential for remote collaboration.

You will design scalable data pipelines, build data models on cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, apply automation and AI tools, and support analytics for foreign assistance data requests. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and governance adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Experience developing data models and building and managing data pipelines.
• Experience working in cloud environments, particularly Azure and Databricks.
• Experience with automation and AI tools to increase efficiency.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Team player but able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows to support foreign assistance data processing.
• Build and optimize data models, schemas, and cloud-based data architectures to support data reporting, dashboards and advanced analytics.
• Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and transparency.
• Make use of automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Explore and analyze foreign assistance data upon request.
• Support predictive analytics or light machine-learning workflows where appropriate.
• Maintain documentation, metadata, and data governance standards in alignment with state department policies.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate flexibility by taking on adjacent responsibilities as needed in a small, fast moving team environment to ensure project goals are met.
• Engage in continuous learning about new data technologies and their potential application for clients at the Department of State.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Data pipelines

Azure

Databricks

Automation/AI tools

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/Economics/Statistics

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Job description

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) seeks a Data Scientist to join its ADVISE 2.0 contract with the U.S. Department of State, working in Washington DC with potential for remote collaboration.

You will design scalable data pipelines, build data models on cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, apply automation and AI tools, and support analytics for foreign assistance data requests. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and governance adherence.