Senior Data Scientist — Remote Government Fraud & Risk

Elder Research Inc.; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elder Research Inc., based in Arlington, VA, seeks a motivated Data Scientist to support the IRS's mission in improving tax compliance. This remote role involves developing predictive models and working with large datasets.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data science, Python, and SQL, with strong analytical skills necessary for tackling complex challenges in compliance and fraud detection.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset for statistical challenges.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models using data.
• Collaborate with clients to refine problem statements.
• Prepare technical briefings and presentations.

Skills

Python programming

SQL

Databricks

Machine learning techniques

Statistical analysis

Data wrangling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

AWS

Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)

Natural Language Processing

Job description

Elder Research Inc., based in Arlington, VA, seeks a motivated Data Scientist to support the IRS's mission in improving tax compliance. This remote role involves developing predictive models and working with large datasets.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data science, Python, and SQL, with strong analytical skills necessary for tackling complex challenges in compliance and fraud detection.