Data Scientist (Looker/AI/BI)

Northramp LLC

United States

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northramp LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to support a mission-critical effort to consolidate, modernize, and operate enterprise cloud services across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.

You will develop analytical models, BI solutions, and AI/ML capabilities that help the client derive actionable insight from enterprise data, using Looker as the primary BI delivery platform.

The role is hybrid, based in the Washington, DC metro area with on-site client locations as needed.

Qualifications

3–6 years of hands-on data science with production model deployment.
Experience with Looker LookML modeling, dashboards, and content management.
Experience training and deploying models in cloud environments.
Strong foundation in statistics and data visualization best practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain LookML data models and dashboards.
Build and deploy ML models using Python and cloud services.
Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing.
Develop feature pipelines and model training workflows.
Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure data quality.
Translate mission requirements into analytic KPIs with stakeholders.
Implement responsible AI practices and model explainability.
Automate reporting and alerting workflows for stakeholders.
Document methodologies and support ATO/audit requirements.
Mentor junior analysts and promote data-driven practices.

Skills

LookML

Python for data science

SQL

BigQuery

NLP

Computer vision

Generative AI

Statistical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Vertex AI

SageMaker

Azure ML

MLflow

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Northrampis seeking a Data Scientist to join the team supporting a mission-critical effort toconsolidate, modernize, andoperateour client’senterprise cloud services across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.

You will develop analytical models, business intelligence solutions, and AI/ML capabilities that helpthe clientderive actionable insight fromitsenterprise data. The role spans statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization — with Looker as the primary BI delivery platform — in support of program operations, resource planning, and mission-critical decision-making.

This role is part ofNorthramp’sintegrated delivery model, where engineers and advisors work as one team to bring sound judgment, disciplined execution, and deep federal experience to high-stakes modernization programs.

Location & Work Arrangement

Hybrid, based in the Washington, DC metro area. On-site presence atdesignated client locations is expected on a cadence aligned to program needs. Remote work is supported around mission and security requirements. This role is not open to candidates outside the DC, Maryland, Virginia region.

The Ideal Candidate

You turn data into decisions that program managers and agency leaders actually act on.You know when to reach for a simple statistical model and when the complexity of ML isactually warranted, andyou’vedelivered BI solutions that get used rather than ignored. You communicate findings clearly to non-technicalstakeholdersand youoperatewith rigor around data quality and reproducibility.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintainLookMLdata models, Looks, and Looker dashboards that deliver actionable business intelligence toclientprogram stakeholders and leadership.
Build and deploy machine learning models for classification, prediction, anomaly detection, and natural language processing use cases using Python (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, orPyTorch) and cloud AI/ML services (Vertex AI, SageMaker, or Azure ML).
Conduct exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, and hypothesis testing to surface patterns and insightsinclientoperational and program data.
Develop andmaintainfeature engineering pipelines, model training workflows, and model serving infrastructure integrated with cloud data platforms andBigQuery.
Partner with Data Engineers to define data requirements,validatepipeline outputs, and ensure analytical datasets meet quality and completeness standards.
Collaborate with program leadership andclientgovernment stakeholders to translate mission requirements into analytical problem definitions and measurable KPIs.
Implement responsible AI practices — model explainability, bias assessment, and documentation standards — consistent with federal AI governance frameworks.
Build andmaintainautomated reporting and alerting workflows that surface operational metrics and anomalies to the right stakeholders at the right time.
Document data science methodologies, model assumptions, validation results, and performance metrics to support ATO and audit requirements.
Mentor junior analysts and support adoption of data-driven practices across the delivery team.

Required Qualifications

3 to 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in data science or applied analytics with production model deployment experience.
Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
Proficiencyin Python for data science (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn,statsmodels) and SQL for data extraction and analysis.
Hands-on experience with Looker —LookMLmodeling, dashboard development, and content management.
Experience training,validating, and deploying machine learning models in cloud environments (Vertex AI, SageMaker, or Azure ML).
Strong grounding in statistical methods: regression, classification, time series analysis, and A/B testing.
Working knowledge ofBigQueryor equivalent cloud data warehouses for large-scale analytical workloads.
Experience with data visualization best practices and BI tooling beyond Looker (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Google Looker Studio).
Familiarity withMLOpsprinciples: model versioning, experiment tracking (MLflowor Vertex AI Experiments), and deployment pipelines.
Understanding offederal AI governance guidance (OMB M-24-10 or equivalent) and FedRAMP data handling requirements.
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain andmaintaina DHS suitability / Public Trust clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer or equivalent AWS/Azure ML certification.
Looker certificationor demonstratedadvancedLookMLexperience.
Security+ or equivalent certification.
Experience with NLP, computer vision, or generative AI application development.
Federal data science or analytics program experience.
Active Public Trust or higher clearance.

Clearance

DHS suitability and a Public Trust background investigation arerequiredfor this role. Active Public Trust or higher clearance is preferred. Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to controlled or classified information.

AboutNorthramp

Northrampis a federal consulting firm that helps agencies modernize andoperatemission-critical systems with sound judgment, disciplined execution, and deep federal experience. We specialize in high-stakesdigital transformation in highly regulated environments where failure is not an option. Our integrated delivery model brings engineers and advisors together as one team, combining technical depth with an operator’s mindset to move organizations from strategy to execution with confidence.

We holdhigh standardsbecause our clients’ missions demand it, and we support our people in meeting them.Northrampis where you are challenged, trusted, and supported — a place for people who take pride in their work, valueclarityand follow-through, and want to make a meaningful impact through technology.

Equal Opportunity

Northrampis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Northrampparticipates in E-Verify.