Data Scientist

The posting, as Accenture Federal Services wrote it

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!

The Work

• Analyze & Innovate: Uncover trends and anomalies, turning raw data into strategic intelligence.
• Model & Predict: Develop and maintain models using machine learning, AI, and statistical techniques.
• Code & Transform: Use Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL for data parsing, ETL, and complex analysis.
• Visualize & Communicate: Create interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Collaborate & Build: Partner with Data Engineers to define data requirements and support development.
• Explore & Experiment: Research and test new tools to solve challenging problems.

Here’s what you need

• Experience building NLP, LLM, or using GenAI tools (e.g. LoRA, LangChain, RAG, LLM Fine Tuning or PEFT)
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Databricks or Palantir
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to analyze and validate data
• Understanding of analytical model development and data-driven decision-making
• Must be a US Citizen

Bonus points if you have

• Experience designing and implementing a custom Generative AI solution
• Experience working in a cloud environment (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP))
• Experience working with federal clients
• Experience in a specific domain like Cybersecurity or Fraud Detection
• Active security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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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.

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