Data Scientist

DevTech Systems, Inc.•Washington, DC

17h

About The Position

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech), a global advisory firm specializing in evidence-based policy, data, and information systems, seeks a Data Scientist as an institutional contractor on its Analytics, Data, Visualization, and Information Services 2.0 (ADVISE 2.0) contract with the United States Department of State. The role will work with the Foreign Assistance Oversight (FAO) Bureau’s Data and AI team in support of Department of State foreign assistance activities. The Data Scientist will help establish a new pipeline for processing foreign assistance data and respond to rapid-turnaround requests for data reports and analysis from the State foreign assistance community. The position calls for a resourceful data professional with capabilities in data engineering, data analysis, and automation and AI tools to improve the efficiency and productivity of data pipelines and analysis. The successful candidate will use technical expertise and analytical skills to support foreign assistance work, collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and contribute flexibly within a small, fast-moving team. The place of performance is Washington, D.C., with the possibility of remote work pending approval. U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for the project’s U.S. government security clearance; dual nationality or additional citizenships do not disqualify applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
Solid knowledge of Python and SQL.
Experience developing data models and building and managing data pipelines.
Experience working in cloud environments and platforms, particularly Azure and Databricks.
Experience with automation and AI tools and their judicious application to increase efficiency and productivity.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity.
Ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work as a team player and independently.
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
U.S. citizenship to qualify for the required U.S. government security clearance; dual nationality or additional citizenships do not disqualify applicants.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows for foreign assistance data processing.
Build and optimize data models, schemas, and cloud-based data architectures for reporting, dashboards, and advanced analytics.
Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and transparency.
Use automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
Explore and analyze foreign assistance data upon request.
Support predictive analytics or light machine-learning workflows where appropriate.
Maintain documentation, metadata, and data governance standards in alignment with Department of State policies.
Communicate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Take on adjacent responsibilities as needed in a small, fast-moving team to ensure project goals are met.
Continuously learn about data technologies and their potential application for Department of State clients.
Model behaviors that foster a non-hostile work environment free of discrimination, bias, unfairness, exclusion, offensive behaviors, and harassment.