Senior Data Scientist

Accenture; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 106,300 - 221,100; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to leverage client platform data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights supporting mission objectives and system improvements.

You will define analytic requirements with stakeholders, ensure data quality and governance, and develop methodologies for data collection, analysis, and visualization. The role involves creating dashboards and metrics to monitor performance, costs, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8 years of experience in data, process optimization, operations or management

Responsibilities

• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from client platform data.
• Develop analytics methodologies and ensure data quality and governance.
• Create reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor performance, costs, usage, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to optimize data systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/Cybersecurity/CS/Info Systems/Data Science/SE

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Data Scientist will use client platform data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights supporting mission objectives and system improvements. They will work with stakeholders to define analytical requirements, ensure data quality and governance compliance, and develop methodologies for data collection, analysis, and visualization. Responsibilities include creating reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor performance, costs, usage, and customer satisfaction. They will perform advanced data analysis using statistical methods, data mining, and predictive analytics, integrating data from various sources to uncover correlations and forecast future needs. The Data Scientist/Analyst will validate data accuracy, document processes, and provide insights to support data-driven decision‑making. They will collaborate with technical teams to optimize data systems, implement improvements, and develop reusable analytical components. Additionally, they will evaluate and implement tools, train users on analytics capabilities, and stay current with advancements in analytics techniques and technologies, bringing innovative approaches to their work.

Must have

• A Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8 years of experience in data, process optimization, operations or management

Security Clearance

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

Compensation

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:

$106,300—$221,100 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. (https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy)

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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