Senior Data Scientist: SOF Analytics Leader

Maximus; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 153,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the POTFF program for USSOCOM. The role focuses on identifying innovative data-driven solutions to improve SOF wellbeing, with responsibilities spanning data collection, modeling, and collaboration with POTFF staff.

Required expertise includes ML methods, statistics, SQL, and experience working with large-scale datasets. The position emphasizes leadership, independent work, and coordination with business users and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in statistics, mathematics, operations research, computer science or machine learning.
• 7+ years of data analysis experience with data-driven decision making.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques (k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Trees).
• Experience with data science toolkits and data visualization tools.
• Advanced applied statistics (distributions, hypothesis testing, regression).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with large data sets and distributed/cloud computing tools.
• Ability to work independently or in a technical team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership in prioritizing projects and evaluating data solutions.
• Experience working with business users and documenting requirements.
• Experience with solution/vendor evaluation and ROI.
• Experience with government-sponsored health care programs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Expertly interpret results using a range of techniques from data aggregation to advanced data mining.
• Select features and refine classifiers using modern machine learning methods.
• Serve as SME in data and analytics for peers and stakeholders.
• Identify suitable decision-technology techniques for various analytical frameworks.
• Apply statistical analysis to forecast trends and manage variability.
• Expand and refine MAXIMUS data collection for robust systems.
• Develop automated anomaly detection and monitor model performance.
• Lead project management and enable team communication and strategy execution.
• Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to MAXIMUS initiatives.
• Drive execution in additional MAXIMUS strategic areas.

Skills

Machine learning

SQL

Data Visualization

Python

R

Distributed computing

Independent work

Communication skills

Leadership

Requirements gathering

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, OR, CS or Machine Learning

Tools

SQL databases

Cloud platforms

Jupyter

SciPy/NumPy

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the POTFF program for USSOCOM. The role focuses on identifying innovative data-driven solutions to improve SOF wellbeing, with responsibilities spanning data collection, modeling, and collaboration with POTFF staff.

Required expertise includes ML methods, statistics, SQL, and experience working with large-scale datasets. The position emphasizes leadership, independent work, and coordination with business users and stakeholders.