Senior Specialist, Federal Data Scientist

Confidential; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Senior Specialist for its Federal Advisory practice in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on analytics, data wrangling, and data science to support federal client solutions. Daily client-site work is required and a U.S.

Government Top-Secret clearance is expected. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of data analytics experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Python, SQL, R, Alteryx, and SAS to derive actionable insights.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of technical data science / data analytics experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Experience analyzing / wrangling data utilizing Python, SQL, R. Alteryx, SAS, or other commonly used software and platforms
• Experience with data science, machine learning, data simulation, and optimization concepts / techniques
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical concepts with non-technical audiences
• Position requires individuals to work daily on client-site
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of client solutions utilizing analytics, exploratory data analysis, data wrangling, and ETL
• Derive insights from data using analytics and data wrangling tools (e.g. - Python, R, Alteryx, SQL, SAS)
• Perform operations to prepare data for analysis (data cleansing, data integration, data transformation)
• Gather analytic requirements from clients and technical / non-technical audiences on analytic results
• Develop documentation and guides for analytics usage / maintenance

Skills

Data science

Data analytics

Python

SQL

R

Alteryx

SAS

Machine learning

Data wrangling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Alteryx

SAS

Job description

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of client solutions utilizing analytics, exploratory data analysis, data wrangling, and ETLDerive insights from data using analytics and data wrangling tools (e.g. - Python, R. Alteryx, SQL, SAS)
• Perform operations to prepare data for analysis (e.g. - data cleansing, data integration, data transformation)
• Gather analytic requirements from clients and technical / non-technical audiences on analytic results
• Develop documentation and guides for analytics usage / maintenance

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of technical data science / data analytics experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Experience analyzing / wrangling data utilizing Python, SQL, R. Alteryx, SAS, or other commonly used software and platforms
• Experience with data science, machine learning, data simulation, and optimization concepts / techniques
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical concepts with non-technical audiences
• Position requires individuals to work daily on client-site
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance

Benefits & Compensation

• KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.
• Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
• Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
• Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.
• Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:?id=M101ADV_4_26

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Los Angeles County Applicants

Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.