Mid Data Scientist

Ignite Digital; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Federal government projects

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a Data Scientist to independently develop and deploy AI/ML models supporting a large federal enterprise data ecosystem. You will work with autonomy, drive innovation, and contribute to mission-critical data science solutions within a broader team environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with AI/ML engineers, subject matter experts and stakeholders while delivering production-ready models and interactive dashboards in a data-driven federal setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years relevant professional experience.
• Experience with Python, SQL and ML frameworks.
• Experience with NLP/LLM/GenAI tools is preferred.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and analytics.
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently build, train, and fine-tune AI/ML models.
• Analyze complex datasets and identify trends.
• Apply data science methods to extract insights and create predictive capabilities.
• Develop feature engineering and model validation approaches.
• Prepare models for production deployment and stakeholder interpretation.
• Create interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and subject matter experts.
• Support data governance, security, and automation initiatives.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

NLP/LLM/GenAI

Data visualization

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / engineering / math

Tools

Qlik

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Job description

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital Services is hiring a Data Scientist to independently develop and deploy AI/ML models in support of a large federal enterprise multi-domain data ecosystem. You will operate with autonomy, drive innovation, and contribute to mission-critical data science solutions, while delivering within a larger team project management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently build, train, and fine-tune AI/ML models.
• Apply data science methodology to extract insights and create predictive capabilities.
• Analyze complex datasets and identify trends.
• Select and implement ML algorithms for specific problems.
• Develop feature engineering and model validation approaches.
• Prepare models for production deployment and support stakeholders in interpreting outputs.
• Create interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Contribute to data governance, security, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and AI/ML engineers.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks.
• Experience with NLP, LLM, or GenAI tools (e.g. LoRA, LangChain, RAG, LLM Fine Tuning).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Qlik, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks).
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities.

Desired Skills

• Experience designing and implementing custom Generative AI solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience working with federal clients.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, Secret or TS/SCI eligible.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years relevant professional experience.
• Intermediate certifications (CCSP, CFR, FITSP-M, GSEC, Security+, SSCP) or advanced certifications (SecurityX / CASP+, GCSA, GSLC, CISSP).

Work Location: National Capital Region

On-client site with potential for hybrid telework.

Internal Salary Guidance

• Maximum salary for T&M Rate card: $125,000

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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