Hybrid Data Scientist — AI, Analytics & Visualization

PlanIT Group; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Reston, VA team with on-site presence and 50% remote flexibility. The role requires living in the DC Metro area and US citizenship for clearance.

The candidate will build data pipelines, models, and visualizations to support audits and investigations. Ideal candidates have strong SQL/Python/R skills, experience with BI tools like Power BI, and hands-on cloud experience (Azure/AWS).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript to build datasets and visualizations.
• Experience applying advanced analytics, ML, NLP, and data mining to business problems.
• Strong writing and documentation skills for methodology and deployment.
• Experience with ETL, data warehousing, and data governance.
• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and validate data for diverse projects.
• Design and develop visualization solutions and dashboards.
• Build scalable models using machine learning methods.
• Translate complex findings into clear narratives and reports.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders across departments.
• Develop documentation and training materials for users.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

JavaScript

Data visualization

Data analysis

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Analytics

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Azure

REST APIs

Job description

PlanIT Group is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Reston, VA team with on-site presence and 50% remote flexibility. The role requires living in the DC Metro area and US citizenship for clearance.

The candidate will build data pipelines, models, and visualizations to support audits and investigations. Ideal candidates have strong SQL/Python/R skills, experience with BI tools like Power BI, and hands-on cloud experience (Azure/AWS).