Data Scientist

Accenture Federal Services•Annapolis Junction, MD

30d

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services (AFS), the mission is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. AFS, with over 13,000 employees, focuses on leveraging technology and innovation for clients in defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, AFS is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. They foster a collaborative and supportive community that empowers employees to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. AFS is seeking a Data Scientist passionate about using data to solve complex problems and drive significant outcomes for the nation's critical missions. The role involves transforming complex data into actionable intelligence within a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field
Minimum of 3 years of experience programming with data analysis software such as: R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g.: Tableau, Power BI, D3, etc.), dataset analysis and/or developing analytics
Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience doing data science within the context of AI/ML, Cyber, and/or SIGINT
Experience with graph-based algorithms and analytics
Familiarity with production-level deployment of machine learning models
Knowledge of data mining techniques specific to network logs or structured metadata
Experience with cloud-based data analytics platforms
Familiarity with agile development methodologies in data science projects
Experience with automated feature engineering or model selection tools
Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices in analytics