Senior Data Scientist

Maximus; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 153,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short- and long-term incentives

Program-specific awards

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support the POTFF program onsite in Fayetteville, NC. This role leads advanced analyses and collaborates with government leadership, researchers, and clinicians to drive enterprise-significant insights.

Responsibilities include leading complex analytics, mentoring analysts, and ensuring rigorous data science practices using Python or R, SQL, and platforms like Databricks and Spark. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline with coursework in statistics, programming and quantitative analysis.
• Professional work experience required; degree-program projects alone do not suffice.
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R with modular code and version control.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience developing, validating, and delivering statistical or predictive models.
• Experience leading analytical projects and mentoring analysts.
• Knowledge of experimental or quasi-experimental design, causal inference, or program-evaluation methods.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance or eligibility for one.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in data science or statistics; or a master's with three years of such experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of Data Scientist duties with independence and breadth.
• Serve as technical lead for enterprise-significant analyses.
• Lead complex analytical projects.
• Review methods and results from other data scientists.
• Instruct others in data science practices and tools.
• Represent the data science team in discussions with Government leadership, researchers, and clinicians.
• Contribute to POTFF program support aligned to enterprise-significant analysis needs.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Databricks

Apache Spark

NLP

LLM

Power Platform

Palantir Foundry

Technical lead

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Master's degree in listed disciplines

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark (PySpark)

Power Apps and Power Automate

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Senior Data Scientist role at Maximus supporting the POTFF program onsite in Fayetteville, NC.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of Data Scientist duties with greater independence, depth, and breadth.
• Serve as a technical lead for analyses of enterprise significance.
• Lead complex analytical projects.
• Review the methods and results produced by other Data Scientists.
• Instruct others in data science practices and tools.
• Represent the data science team in technical discussions with Government leadership, researchers, and clinicians.
• Contribute to POTFF program support aligned to enterprise-significant analysis needs.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, including coursework or professional application in statistics, programming, and quantitative analysis. Acceptable disciplines include statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, applied mathematics, data science, operations research, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or econometrics, epidemiology, geospatial science or geoinformatics, or psychology/behavioral science with a quantitative-methods concentration.
• Meet all qualifications of the Data Scientist labor category, with proficiency demonstrated through professional work experience (degree-program projects alone do not suffice).
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R, with disciplined software practices (modular code, testing, version control).
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Demonstrated experience developing, validating, and delivering statistical or predictive models that informed organizational decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading analytical projects and reviewing or mentoring other analysts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of experimental or quasi-experimental design, causal inference, or program-evaluation methods used to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Have an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one as required for contract performance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience applying data science or statistical methods to real-world problems; or a master’s degree in the listed disciplines with minimum three (3) years of such experience. Degree-program work does not count toward the Senior Data Scientist experience requirement.

Technologies

• Python
• R
• SQL
• Databricks
• Apache Spark (PySpark)
• NLP
• LLM
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate)
• Palantir Foundry

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• A retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term incentives
• Program-specific awards

Location and Program Support

• Fayetteville, NC (onsite).
• Support POTFF Operations at: Coronado, CA; Washington, DC; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Fayetteville, NC; Jacksonville, NC.

POTFF Program Overview

• Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated approach to human performance, health, and readiness.
• Brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.

Position Status

• Pending upon contract award.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 153,000 - 182,000 per year.
• Compensation is based on factors including location, education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment.
• Annual salary is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards.
• Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with duties and relevant work experience.
• Salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
• Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds.

EEO Statement

• Maximus is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

Accommodations

• Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.
• Contact People Operations at [e-mail] for assistance accessing postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews.