Senior Data Scientist - Remote Analytics Lead

Maximus; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 153,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the USSOCOM POTFF program, applying advanced analytics to improve SOF welfare and outcomes. You will interpret complex data, build predictive models, and serve as an SME guiding analysts and operations staff.

The role emphasizes innovative analytics, data collection expansion, and collaboration with stakeholders across POTFF domains to drive measurable impact.

Qualifications

• BS, MS (preferred), or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in data analysis/science with heavy emphasis on data-driven decision making.
• Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Trees, etc.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Advanced applied statistics skills (distributions, statistical testing, regression).
• Strong SQL skills and relational database experience.
• Experience with large data sets and distributed/cloud computing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results using a range of techniques from basic data aggregation to advanced data mining and pattern recognition.
• Select features and construct classifiers using cutting-edge machine learning techniques.
• Provide SME guidance to peer analysts and stakeholders.
• Identify suitable decision technology techniques (optimization, simulation, regression, trees, neural networks, etc.).
• Develop automated anomaly detection systems and monitor model performance.
• Expand data collection procedures to support robust analytics.
• Lead project management and facilitate team communication.

Skills

Machine learning

SQL

Data visualization

Statistics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Statistics/Math/OR/CS/ML degree

Tools

Data science toolkits

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the USSOCOM POTFF program, applying advanced analytics to improve SOF welfare and outcomes. You will interpret complex data, build predictive models, and serve as an SME guiding analysts and operations staff.

The role emphasizes innovative analytics, data collection expansion, and collaboration with stakeholders across POTFF domains to drive measurable impact.