Part-Time Data Science Associate — Remote

American-Institutes-For-Research; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research’s Tek Office is seeking a part-time Data Science Associate to join a forward-looking team of data scientists and software engineers. This remote position offers potential collaboration from AIR’s Crystal City office and spans September 2026 through May 2027.

The role emphasizes building data pipelines, dashboards, and analyses to support research design and capacity building, with project-based engagements and flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science-related fields and enrolled in a PhD program.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure; Azure OpenAI API exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable cloud-based data pipelines and applications.
• Create visualizations and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Analyze data using standard practices and provide forecasting insights.
• Develop and review replicable, well-documented code in a team setting.
• Collaborate with senior staff and clients to meet project goals.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend research applications.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Azure OpenAI API

Python web frameworks

Data science

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in CS/Data Science

Job description

American Institutes for Research’s Tek Office is seeking a part-time Data Science Associate to join a forward-looking team of data scientists and software engineers. This remote position offers potential collaboration from AIR’s Crystal City office and spans September 2026 through May 2027.

The role emphasizes building data pipelines, dashboards, and analyses to support research design and capacity building, with project-based engagements and flexibility in hours.