Senior Data Scientist - Forecasting & Strategic Analytics

Jobtailor; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned data scientist to lead the development and deployment of predictive models addressing government mission challenges. You will analyze large datasets in Databricks using SQL and Python, performing feature engineering and model optimization to deliver repeatable results.

You will design dashboards to communicate forecasts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, apply advanced ML techniques to identify patterns, and collaborate with program managers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of data science/advanced analytics experience with forecasting.
• Proficient in SQL and Python with time series forecasting experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Databricks or Spark.
• Strong data visualization skills with Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, and deployment of predictive models addressing USCIS mission and operational challenges.
• Prepare, transform, and analyze large datasets using SQL and Python in a Databricks environment.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model optimization for repeatable results.
• Design and deliver dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Apply advanced statistical and ML techniques to identify patterns and forecast trends.
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, and client stakeholders to frame research questions and present findings.
• Document methodologies and ensure reproducibility of analyses.
• Mentor junior analysts and data scientists in best practices for forecasting and modeling.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Data visualization

Data cleaning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Tableau

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned data scientist to lead the development and deployment of predictive models addressing government mission challenges. You will analyze large datasets in Databricks using SQL and Python, performing feature engineering and model optimization to deliver repeatable results.

You will design dashboards to communicate forecasts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, apply advanced ML techniques to identify patterns, and collaborate with program managers to