Junior Data Scientist - Databricks & Analytics (Hybrid)

OCT Consulting LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with 3% employer contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

OCT Consulting LLC is seeking a Junior Data Scientist / Sr Analyst to support a federal client with data analysis and predictive model development on the Databricks platform. Responsibilities include data cleaning and ETL in SQL/Python, data analysis, Databricks pipelines, and visualizations.

The ideal candidate has a BS (MS preferred) in a quantitative field, 3+ years of experience, familiarity with data governance and AI ethics, and Databricks expertise.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience
• Familiarity with FAIR principles, data governance, and AI ethics
• Hands-on experience with Databricks features such as Unity Catalog setup, privilege models, and workspace administration required
• Databricks certifications are preferred
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
• Location: Hybrid, with 2 days/week in the McLean, VA office

Responsibilities

• Data cleaning and ETL development with SQL and Python
• Data analysis using SQL and Python
• Building pipelines in Databricks
• Building visualizations with Databricks

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS or similar

MS preferred

Tools

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Workspace administration

Job description

OCT Consulting LLC is seeking a Junior Data Scientist / Sr Analyst to support a federal client with data analysis and predictive model development on the Databricks platform. Responsibilities include data cleaning and ETL in SQL/Python, data analysis, Databricks pipelines, and visualizations.

The ideal candidate has a BS (MS preferred) in a quantitative field, 3+ years of experience, familiarity with data governance and AI ethics, and Databricks expertise.