Remote Junior Data Scientist - Health Analytics

ICF; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support data exploration, analysis, modeling, validation, and visualization using PostgreSQL, SQL, Python, Databricks, and AWS QuickSight. This early-career role suits curious, detail-oriented professionals who can communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will collaborate with data engineers, translate business questions into measurable analyses, and contribute to repeatable workflows while adhering to data governance and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience using Python for data analysis, data preparation, and statistical modeling.
• Foundational SQL skills including joins, aggregations, filtering, and data validation.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or another relational database platform.
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, notebooks, or cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Experience creating data visualizations or dashboards with AWS QuickSight or similar BI tools.
• Ability to communicate analytical methods and findings clearly in writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Use SQL and Python to extract, clean, transform, and analyze structured data from PostgreSQL and other approved sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and data-quality issues.
• Assist with the development, testing, and documentation of statistical analyses, machine-learning models, and analytical workflows.
• Develop and support notebooks and repeatable analytical workflows in Databricks.
• Create and maintain clear visualizations, datasets, and reports for DataConnect using AWS QuickSight.
• Validate analytical outputs and document assumptions, methods, limitations, and results.

Skills

Python for data analysis

SQL

Data visualization

Databricks

Communication of analyses

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS QuickSight

Git

CI/CD

PySpark

Job description

ICF is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support data exploration, analysis, modeling, validation, and visualization using PostgreSQL, SQL, Python, Databricks, and AWS QuickSight. This early-career role suits curious, detail-oriented professionals who can communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will collaborate with data engineers, translate business questions into measurable analyses, and contribute to repeatable workflows while adhering to data governance and