Fraud Analytics Lead for Investigations (Remote)

Praescient Analytics; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Annual training allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Technical Analytics Manager / Lead Data Scientist to provide technical leadership for fraud analytics and investigative support programs. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in developing advanced fraud detection models, ensuring robust analytics solutions.

The ideal candidate is a technical expert combining data science knowledge with leadership skills, ready to tackle complex challenges while mentoring junior team members. Expected to work remotely with occasional travel, you’ll contribute to essential government oversight efforts.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands‑on experience developing analytic rules and models for fraud detection.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams while remaining engaged in analytics development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of fraud detection solutions.
• Develop innovative analytic approaches for federal benefit programs.
• Ensuring delivery of high‑quality analytic products.

Skills

Fraud Analysis

Analytic Model Development

Machine Learning

Data Science Tools

Technical Leadership

Tools

Python

SQL

TensorFlow

Azure Databricks

Job description

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Technical Analytics Manager / Lead Data Scientist to provide technical leadership for fraud analytics and investigative support programs. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in developing advanced fraud detection models, ensuring robust analytics solutions.

The ideal candidate is a technical expert combining data science knowledge with leadership skills, ready to tackle complex challenges while mentoring junior team members. Expected to work remotely with occasional travel, you’ll contribute to essential government oversight efforts.