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Data Scientist

Accenture Federal Services · Chantilly, VA · $120.4k–$234.7k

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Scientist to perform advanced data analysis using statistical and quantitative methods, develop impactful visualizations to support decision-making, and create software solutions to monitor and manage data pipeline tasks. This role requires a strong technical background in data manipulation, AI/ML technologies, and database systems, paired with the ability to generate actionable insights from complex datasets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct data analysis using statistical and quantitative methods to extract insights and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Develop visualizations to communicate analytical results effectively to diverse stakeholders.
  • Design and implement software solutions to monitor and manage data pipeline tasks.
  • Work with diverse file types, including geospatial formats, JSON, XML, and others, to process and analyze data.
  • Perform data manipulation, extract-transform-load (ETL) processes, and utilize database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
  • Leverage AI/ML technologies to drive innovation and solve complex data challenges.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with AI/ML technologies and data systems.
  • Experience working with multiple file types including JSON, XML, etc.
  • Experience in quantitative analysis, visualization development, and processing complex data to produce actionable insights.
  • Experience with data manipulation and ETL procedures.
  • Knowledge of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL.
  • Development experience in Python, libraries, and other programming languages for data cleaning and manipulation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms to extract data from documents.
  • Familiarity with enterprise Computer Vision applications, automated data collection, reporting, and data standardization best practices.
  • Expertise in math, statistics, and quantitative analysis, with experience in techniques such as classification, regression, clustering, data reduction, and causal modeling.

Security Requirements

  • TS/SCI level clearance or higher required

As required by local law, Acce
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ions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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