Senior Data Scientist, Tax & Fraud Analytics (Remote)

Elder Research Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A data science consulting firm is seeking a motivated Data Scientist to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role supports the IRS's mission to enhance compliance and fraud detection utilizing complex datasets. Responsibilities include developing predictive models, collaborating with government clients, and delivering solutions to improve tax compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in statistics, programming (Python, SQL), and experience working with data science tools. This position offers remote flexibility within the Washington DC area.

Qualifications

• 2-10+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy predictive models using structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with clients and technical teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Design and implement quantitative and qualitative data science solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data exploration

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor of Science in relevant field

Tools

Databricks

Git

AWS

Job description

A data science consulting firm is seeking a motivated Data Scientist to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role supports the IRS's mission to enhance compliance and fraud detection utilizing complex datasets. Responsibilities include developing predictive models, collaborating with government clients, and delivering solutions to improve tax compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in statistics, programming (Python, SQL), and experience working with data science tools. This position offers remote flexibility within the Washington DC area.