Remote Data Scientist: Tax Analytics & Fraud Detection

ManTech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH International Corporation seeks a motivated Data Scientist to support IRS mission-critical analytics from Arlington, VA. This remote role works with government clients to design, develop, and deploy predictive models across large tax datasets.

You will apply Python, SQL, and Databricks to identify anomalies, fraud, and non-compliance, collaborating with program managers and technical teams. The role emphasizes robust, explainable models and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science, business, or social sciences.
• 2–10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related technical field.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Comfortable learning new tools, methodologies, and domains, including working outside your comfort zone.
• Strong analytical mindset with a willingness to tackle complex mathematical and statistical challenges.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at client locations as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy predictive and statistical models using structured and unstructured data to identify anomalies, non-compliance risk, and potential fraud within tax records and related datasets.
• Explore, clean, and wrangle large, complex datasets to uncover insights and identify opportunities for data science–driven solutions for IRS stakeholders.
• Design, develop, test, validate, and implement data science solutions and predictive risk models that are modular and maintainable.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to anomaly detection, fraud identification, and non-compliance risk scoring to prioritize cases.
• Collaborate with clients, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to refine problem statements and requirements; deliver briefings and presentations.
• Prepare and deliver technical and non-technical briefings, reports, and presentations to varied audiences.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Databricks

Markdown

Machine Learning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (statistics, CS, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science)

MS or PhD (preferred) in related fields

Tools

Git

PySpark

AWS

Docker

Job description

MANTECH International Corporation seeks a motivated Data Scientist to support IRS mission-critical analytics from Arlington, VA. This remote role works with government clients to design, develop, and deploy predictive models across large tax datasets.

You will apply Python, SQL, and Databricks to identify anomalies, fraud, and non-compliance, collaborating with program managers and technical teams. The role emphasizes robust, explainable models and clear stakeholder communication.