Senior Data Scientist - Finance

Bechtel Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Senior Data Scientist to enhance financial operations through machine learning and advanced analytics. This role combines finance and data science to optimize decision-making and support various finance teams. Join a dynamic team dedicated to impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off (160 hours annually)

Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses

401K plan with matching and profit-sharing

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Strong programming skills and deep understanding of machine learning.
• Experience with cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models.
• Build scalable financial simulation tools for various finance teams.
• Translate business problems into quantitative approaches.

Skills

Programming Skills in Python

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

R

Spark

Scala

Job description

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• Telework Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: Open to Washington DC or Reston, VA
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• Salary Range: $105,060 - $182,670 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) .
  
  

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Data Scientist to join our Finance Transformation and AI team, where you’ll play a critical role in driving strategic financial decisions through advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation. This position blends financial acumen with cutting-edge data science techniques to optimize forecasting, planning, risk modeling, and capital strategy.

You will work closely with finance, product, and information technology teams to design scalable solutions that solve complex business problems, uncover actionable insights, and improve data-driven decision-making.

This position is a full-time position designated as part-time telework (hybrid) per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models and statistical forecasting algorithms to support work processes of various finance teams including financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax and more,
• Build scalable financial simulation tools and scenario analysis engines for treasury, risk, and business planning teams.
• Translate business problems into quantitative approaches and present findings to senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven narratives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, product, and technology teams to ensure solutions are aligned with business objectives.
• Mentor other financial analytics team and support peer review of models, code, and experiments.
• Maintain and improve model performance through monitoring, validation, and documentation aligned with model governance frameworks.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in one of the above fields with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with R, Spark, or Scala is a plus.
• Deep understanding of machine learning, time series analysis, and statistical modeling (e.g., XGBoost, ARIMA, GLMs, RNN, LSTM).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), data pipelines, and model deployment in production.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a financial institution, fintech company, or enterprise finance analytics environment
• Proficiency in working with financial data, including general ledger systems, expense modeling, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with FP&A systems, financial KPIs, capital planning processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link data science initiatives to ROI or strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects from concept to deployment in a matrixed organization.
  
  

Why Join Us

• Impactful work with real financial implications at the enterprise level.
• Work in a tech-forward environment that embraces agile, innovation, and experimentation.
• Access to large-scale, rich financial data and modern data and AI tools and platforms.
• Professional evelopment opportunities.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.
  
  

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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