Senior Data Scientist

PBG; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Plan options

Prescription benefit plan

Dental and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Spot Bonus Program

Job summary

PBG's McLean, VA office is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support a federal government client’s evolving data needs through advanced analytics, ML, and forecasting. Lead complex analyses, shape data-driven solutions, and enhance data quality, security, and accessibility.

The role requires translating technical findings into actionable insights for Government officials and policymakers, with leadership in M&E data ecosystems and Power BI deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong Python, R, and SQL skills with experience in statistical modeling and ML.
• Experience building reproducible analytics with clear documentation.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI or Tableau).
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth data analyses and visualizations to inform policy decisions.
• Design and validate statistical and ML models for mission data.
• Standardize analytics methods and ensure reproducible analyses.
• Partner with stakeholders to frame questions and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for partners and leadership.
• Translate findings into clear dashboards for government officials.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact.

Location

Hybrid - Washington, DC metropolitan area. Work will primarily support the client on-site in the Washington, DC area, with some work performed offsite at the contractor facility. Telework is available subject to coordination with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) and completion of the client’s required telework agreement.

Contract

Supporting a federal government client’s enterprise IT modernization program. Potential five-year period of performance, contingent upon contract award.

Clearance/Screening Requirements

Active Secret security clearance required prior to contract performance. Contractor personnel must comply with the client’s security requirements and execute required nondisclosure agreements.

Position Summary

PBG’s McLean, VA office is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to support a federal government client’s evolving data needs through advanced analytics, including statistical modeling, machine learning, trend analysis, predictive modeling, and forecasting. This Key Personnel role will design sophisticated approaches for large, complex data sets, shape data-driven solutions with stakeholders, strengthen the client’s data quality, security, and accessibility, and translate technical findings into actionable insight for Government officials and policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 that inform policy decisions.
• Lead the standardization, management, and visualization of programmatic and financial reporting from partners 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 to enhance self-service humanitarian contextual dashboards and provide a unified, timely, data-driven understanding of conditions affecting populations of concern worldwide.
• Translate complex findings and model outputs into clear dashboards, reports, presentations, and decision-support products for Government officials and policymakers.
• Develop and maintain databases, data dictionaries, and documentation that support data quality, security, privacy, accessibility, and repeatable analysis.
• Provide senior analytical leadership for the client’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data ecosystem, including methods for cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and making partner data accessible.
• Develop and refine analytical methods for reporting data 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 and ability to obtain and maintain a client-issued badge.

#WHYPBG

We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promoteteam workand inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers.

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
• Prescription benefit plan
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term / Long-term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Yearly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Career/Professional Development Program
• Spot Bonus Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.