Data Scientist — Data Integration & Analytics

Insight Xcite•Chantilly, VA

3h•$175,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Insight Xcite is recruiting Data Scientists for current and upcoming mission-focused opportunities. The role turns complex data into useful analysis and clear answers for decision makers. Assignments may focus on exploratory analysis, business and mission analytics, or visual products that help customers understand their data. Specific tools, seniority, education, certifications, and experience requirements depend on the assignment and are reviewed during the candidate-matching process. Applicants are not expected to have every skill or technology listed. Data Scientists work with stakeholders to define analytical questions and measures, prepare and analyze data, and develop visualizations, dashboards, prototypes, reports, or other analytical products. They explain findings and limitations to technical and nontechnical audiences, review data quality, and document analytical methods and workflows. The role also includes developing and maintaining Python-based data workflows and ETL processes and using SQL to explore, transform, and validate data. Assignments are onsite at designated customer locations; remote and hybrid opportunities are not offered. Applicants must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP). Insight Xcite does not sponsor or process security clearances. Compensation within the advertised range depends on relevant experience, demonstrated technical skills, and assignment requirements; the upper end is reserved for candidates meeting the most advanced requirements.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
Practical experience using data to answer analytical or business questions.
Ability to prepare and assess data, select appropriate analytical methods, and interpret results carefully.
Experience with analytical, querying, programming, or visualization tools relevant to the work.
Ability to communicate findings clearly and work with stakeholders to develop useful analytical products.
Must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP).
Must be willing and able to work onsite in person at the designated customer location.

Nice To Haves

Some assignments may prefer experience with Databricks, Amazon EMR, Spark batch/streaming and performance tuning, Pandas, AWS Lambda, SNS, SQS, EC2, DynamoDB, RDS, or ELK.
Power BI experience may be required for a particular assignment; it is not a requirement for every opportunity.

Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders to define analytical questions, useful measures, and the decisions analysis should support.
Gather, prepare, and contextualize structured and unstructured data into enriched, query-ready datasets; investigate data gaps, inconsistencies, and limitations.
Analyze patterns, trends, and relationships using methods appropriate to the question and available data.
Develop visualizations, dashboards, prototypes, or other analytical products and refine them using user feedback.
Explain findings, assumptions, and limitations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Review data quality and investigate discrepancies.
Document source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, analytical methods, and product workflows.
Develop and maintain Python-based data workflows and ETL processes.
Use SQL to explore, transform, and validate data and develop analytical or operational reports.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with optional plan upgrades.
7% employer contribution to a 401(k), vested immediately, with no match required, starting with the first paycheck.
Flexible PTO from day one without accrual.
Annual Flex Bonus opportunities up to 5%.
Up to $5,250 education reimbursement for approved courses after six months of full-time employment and successful completion.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Referral rewards of $500 per month for qualifying referrals.
Annual compensation reviews.
Xcite to Serve volunteer day.
Starting January 2027, pet insurance with a 100% company-paid premium for one pet.