Senior Data Scientist

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington DC area seeks an experienced data scientist to lead analyses, build predictive models, and deliver dashboards for policy decisions.

You will design ML methods, ensure data quality, and communicate complex outputs to non-technical stakeholders in a government-facing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, CS, mathematics, or related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in data science, ML, and modeling.
• Strong Python, R, and SQL proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth data analyses, trend analysis, and forecasting to inform policy decisions.
• Design and validate statistical and ML models for humanitarian data.
• Develop dashboards and reports for government stakeholders.
• Standardize data management, documentation, and quality checks.
• Translate findings into decision-support products.
• Support enterprise IT modernization and security compliance.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, CS, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Databases

Job description

• Lead in-depth data analyses and visualizations, including trend analysis, predictive modeling, and forecasting, to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that inform policy and program decisions
• Design, validate, and refine statistical and machine-learning models for complex mission and humanitarian data
• Establish analytical methods, documentation, and quality checks so analyses are reproducible and defensible
• Partner with stakeholders inside and outside the client organization to frame high-priority questions and develop data-driven solutions
• Lead standardization, management, and visualization of programmatic and financial reporting within a central database and dashboard ecosystem
• Apply advanced analytics to evaluate partner performance, identify efficiencies, and generate quantitative evidence of programmatic success
• Identify, analyze, integrate, and visualize publicly available data for humanitarian contextual dashboards
• Translate complex findings and model outputs into dashboards, reports, presentations, and decision-support products for Government officials and policymakers
• Develop and maintain databases, data dictionaries, and documentation supporting data quality, security, privacy, accessibility, and repeatable analysis
• Provide senior analytical leadership for the client's monitoring and evaluation data ecosystem
• Develop and refine analytical methods and deliver findings through Power BI dashboards, reports, and other analytical products
• Serve as a senior technical resource for emerging analytics needs and independently develop rigorous approaches to complex problems
• Support a federal government client's enterprise IT modernization program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in data science, statistical modeling, and machine learning
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including expertise in Python, R, and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex analytical models and techniques for large, complex data sets
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of data management best practices, including data quality, security, and privacy requirements
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience collaborating across organizations, building consensus, and obtaining required system authorizations
• Self-motivated and capable of independently leading complex analytical work, with strong time and resource management skills
• Active Secret security clearance required prior to contract performance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a client-issued badge
• Must comply with client security requirements and execute required nondisclosure agreements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization, with a strong focus on developing and implementing analytical methods for complex data sets. Proficient in translating complex findings into actionable insights for stakeholders, ensuring data quality and security throughout the analytical process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Statistical Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• Python

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Statistical Analysis
• Predictive Modeling
• Data Management
• SQL
• R
• Trend Analysis
• Analytical Methods
• Data Quality
• Complex Data Sets
• Documentation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Data Science
• Humanitarian Data
• Program Evaluation
• Enterprise IT Modernization
• Client Security Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Tableau
• Databases
• Dashboards
• Data Dictionaries