Project Data Scientist and Analytics

PowerToFly; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte GPS seeks a Project Lead Analytics and Insights Engineer II to design and deliver data-driven dashboards and analytic solutions for enterprise operations and leadership decision-making.

You will develop pipelines, apply ML and statistics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions. A Secret clearance and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software and analytics tool development experience with production-grade applications.
• 5+ years applying statistics, ML and advanced data analysis to business problems.
• 5+ years designing data architectures, pipelines, databases, APIs and scalable solutions.
• 4+ years building dashboards with Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
• 5+ years SDLC experience including requirements, testing and deployment.
• 5+ years collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams; strong communication.
• Experience supporting Navy and willingness to travel 5–15%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain production-grade dashboards and data-driven solutions.
• Apply statistics, ML, and data visualization to deliver actionable leadership insights.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, databases, APIs, and analytics platforms with governance.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Advise senior leadership on data management strategies and performance metrics.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Guidance to others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients' success. You'll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.

Work You'll Do

As a Project Lead Analytics and Insights Engineer II on the project, you will:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain production‑grade applications, dashboards, reporting tools, and data‑driven solutions that support command priorities and operational performance.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, and data visualization techniques to generate actionable insights and inform leadership decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, databases, APIs, and analytics platforms, integrating data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality, governance, and security.
• Collaborate with leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders across the Surface Navy and partner organizations to translate operational requirements into scalable, reliable, and effective technical solutions.
• Advise senior leadership on data management strategies, software capabilities, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting‑edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery‑focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Active Secret security clearance required
• 8+ years of experience developing software solutions using Python, SQL, R, or comparable programming languages, with demonstrated ability to build and sustain production‑grade applications and analytics tools.
• 5+ years of experience applying statistics, machine learning, predictive modeling, and advanced data analysis techniques to solve complex business or operational challenges.
• 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining data architectures, data pipelines, databases, APIs, and scalable cloud or enterprise data solutions.
• 4+ years of experience developing dashboards and visual analytics products using Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• 5+ years of experience working across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, testing, version control, documentation, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• 5+ years of experience collaborating with senior leaders, cross‑functional stakeholders, and technical teams, with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business outcomes.
• Experience supporting the Navy.
• Ability to travel 5-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $125,000 to $208,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.