Data Scientist (Remote)

Maximus; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Data Scientist to support the POTFF program, applying advanced analytics, ML, NLP, and data visualization to improve readiness and well-being of Special Operations personnel and families.

You will convert complex data into practical insights, work with product managers, engineers, and clinicians, and help drive evidence-based decisions that enhance program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; 3+ years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on data analysis and modeling with large data sets.
• Apply data mining, NLP, and ML to improve relevance and personalization algorithms.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers to design experiments and MVPs.
• Discover data sources, access, clean, and make them model-ready.
• Create and refine features from underlying data.
• Run regular A/B tests, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Explore new design/tech shifts to connect with customer benefits.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Statistics

NLP

Big Data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

Hadoop

SQL

Spark

Snowflake

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Data Scientist to support the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. This position applies advanced analytics, statistical methods, and data visualization to improve the readiness, performance, resilience, and long‑term well‑being of Special Operations Forces personnel and their families.

In this role, you will convert complex operational and health data into practical insights that support evidence‑based decisions and strengthen POTFF program outcomes. Your work will help advance mission readiness, resilience, and sustained performance across the Special Operations community.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. This position is pending upon contract award.

Why Maximus?

• Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.
• Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.
• Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.
• Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.
• Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee‑only benefits.
• Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.
• Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on data analysis and modeling with huge data sets.

• Apply data mining, NLP, and machine learning (both supervised and unsupervised) to improve relevance and personalization algorithms.

• Work side‑by‑side with product managers, software engineers, and designers in designing experiments and minimum viable products.

• Discover data sources, get access to them, import them, clean them up, and make them \"model-ready.\"

• Create and refine features from the underlying data.

• Run regular A/B tests, gather data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions on the impact of your optimizations and communicate results to peers and leaders.

• Explore new design or technology shifts in order to determine how they might connect with the customer benefits we wish to deliver.

• Collect, validate, clean, integrate, and analyze data from multiple sources, including the Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS).
• Conduct exploratory, statistical, and predictive analyses to identify trends, correlations, risks, and opportunities related to human performance and mission readiness.
• Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, reports, and automated dashboards that communicate program performance and outcomes.
• Support survey design, administration, analysis, and interpretation to inform program improvements.
• Collaborate with program staff, biostatisticians, clinicians, and other cross‑functional partners to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop, document, and refine analytical methods, models, and tools that address complex operational and health‑related challenges.
• Present analytical findings clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders while protecting sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field preferred.

• 1-3+ years of professional experience with applying quantitative research in optimizing human decisions using technologies like machine learning and/or deep learning.

• 1+ years using major machine learning/deep learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit‑learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow and Keras) and algorithms (e.g., CNN, GAN, LSTM, RNN, XGBOOST).

• 1+ years of data engineering experience with modern big data analytics architectures (Hadoop, SQL, HIVE, Spark, Snowflake, etc.) on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• 1+ years programming skill in Python, Scala, or Julia.

• Working knowledge with modern cloud‑based data storage and compute environments (e.g., AWS Sagemaker, Databricks in Azure, AI‑platform in GCP, etc.).

• Experience deploying ML models into discovery/production environment to drive insights using MLOps a plus.

• Experience working in an agile delivery model a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership and self‑direction. Willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non‑technical partners.

• PowerBI experience a plus.

Job Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using statistical analysis tools, database systems, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Security: Requires anactive Secret security clearanceand U.S. citizenship.
• Survey Design & Analysis: Assist in designing surveys, collecting, and analyzing survey data to inform program improvements Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional teams, including biostatisticians, to develop data‑driven recommendations for SOF and family support initiatives.
• Technical Solutions: Develop and refine analytical methods and tools to address complex operational and health‑related challenges.
• Experience supporting government, defense, military health, or human performance programs.
• Experience developing automated dashboards, predictive models, or decision‑support tools.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, security, and quality‑control practices.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary health, performance, or readiness data.
• Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools, statistical software, database systems, and visualization platforms.
• Experience: Experience with government or defense‑related data projects is preferred.

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$90,400

Maximum Salary

$129,400