SAP Data Scientist

Accenture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services invites a Data Scientist to analyze complex SAP and non-SAP datasets, build analytics pipelines, and deliver AI/ML‑driven insights across federal programs. This role emphasizes interpretable models, clear dashboards, and executive-ready visuals to support mission decisions.

You will gather, wrangle, and validate data, develop predictive and prescriptive models, and collaborate with IT and leadership to implement scalable, data‑driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science or analytics (SAP data preferred).
• Proficient in Python or R and SQL.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud Predictive or SAP AI tools.
• Strong data prep and feature engineering for ERP data.
• Solid statistical and ML background; able to explain models to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and wrangle data from SAP and non-SAP sources; build reusable analytics and data pipelines.
• Clean, validate, and preprocess structured and unstructured datasets to ensure high-quality inputs for analysis.
• Conduct statistical and exploratory analyses to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models using SAP Analytics Cloud Predictive or external ML frameworks integrated with SAP data.
• Enhance data collection procedures to support analytic system development.
• Create dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations to clearly communicate findings to business stakeholders.
• Support data reconciliation and KPI validation between source systems and analytics outputs.
• Collaborate with IT, business analysts, and leadership to implement data-driven solutions.
• Design and deliver AI/ML-based decision-making frameworks; measure and justify model value.

Skills

Python/R

SQL

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP BTP AI Core

ML/AI concepts

Data viz

Tools

AWS Sagemaker

Azure ML

SAP BW/4HANA

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work

The Data Scientist is responsible for analyzing complex datasets to drive business decisions and deliver actionable insights across SAP and non‑SAP environments. This role leverages statistical methods, data modeling, and visualization techniques to solve business challenges and support decision‑making. The Data Scientist will gather, wrangle, and validate data; develop analytic pipelines; design predictive models; and communicate findings through dashboards, KPIs, and executive‑ready visualizations. The role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to implement data‑driven solutions and deliver AI/ML‑based frameworks that generate measurable business value.

Key responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and wrangle data from SAP and non‑SAP sources; build reusable analytics and data pipelines

• Clean, validate, and preprocess structured and unstructured datasets to ensure high‑quality inputs for analysis

• Conduct statistical and exploratory analyses to identify trends, patterns, and business insights

• Develop predictive and prescriptive models using SAP Analytics Cloud Predictive or external ML frameworks integrated with SAP data

• Enhance data collection procedures to support analytic system development

• Create dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations to clearly communicate findings to business stakeholders

• Support data reconciliation and KPI validation between source systems and analytics outputs

• Collaborate with IT, business analysts, and leadership to implement data‑driven solutions

• Design and deliver AI/ML‑based decision‑making frameworks; measure and justify model value

Here’s what you need:

• 5+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied data modeling (ideally with SAP data)

• Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and data manipulation libraries

• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud Predictive, SAP BTP AI Core, or integrating SAP data with external ML platforms

• Strong understanding of data preparation and feature engineering for large ERP datasets

• Solid statistical and machine‑learning background with the ability to explain models to non‑technical audiences

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Nice to have:

• SAP BW/4HANA experience

• Familiarity with SAP HANA modeling, BW queries, or SAP BTP services

• Experience with cloud‑based ML platforms (AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, etc.)

• Background in data governance, data quality frameworks, or production model deployment

Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (no duals)

• Ability to obtain a client Public Trust government clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$116,900—$243,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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