Remote Navy Data Scientist - Analytics & Data Systems

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Significance, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to join our remote team supporting the U.S. Navy. The role requires an active Secret clearance and focuses on enterprise data management, data modeling, governance, and scalable data workflows.

You will develop robust data systems, ensure data integrity, and build analytical models to inform decision-making across missions. This mid-senior position offers a collaborative environment with federal civilian and DoD clients.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in database architecture, SQL, and structured data environments.
• Experience building large-scale data models and metadata frameworks.
• Expertise in data governance and data quality assurance.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data engineering and analytics.
• Experience with ETL pipelines and automated data workflows.
• Ability to translate data requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize databases and structured data systems to support enterprise information needs.
• Create and manage data models, schemas, dictionaries, and standards to ensure consistency across systems.
• Conduct data quality checks, validation routines, and governance processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Design and implement processes for data ingestion, transformation, and lifecycle management.
• Perform advanced analytical modeling, including scenario analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Develop tools, scripts, and automated workflows to streamline data processing and improve system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate data-related capabilities, recommend improvements, and support integration activities across technical environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise on enterprise data management best practices and emerging technologies.

Skills

Database architecture

SQL

Structured data

Data modeling

Metadata frameworks

Data governance

Data quality

ETL pipelines

Python

R

Communication skills

Job description

Significance, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to join our remote team supporting the U.S. Navy. The role requires an active Secret clearance and focuses on enterprise data management, data modeling, governance, and scalable data workflows.

You will develop robust data systems, ensure data integrity, and build analytical models to inform decision-making across missions. This mid-senior position offers a collaborative environment with federal civilian and DoD clients.