Data Scientist, Level 1

STI Federal • Remote-Nationwide, US,

4d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Junior Data Scientist to be a key part of our expanding team! At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of statistics, data analysis, or data science concepts (coursework or internship acceptable).
• Ability to work with datasets, including cleaning, organizing, and preparing data for analysis.
• Early-career experience with Python, R, SQL, or data visualization tools (or willingness to learn).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings clearly to senior staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn DOE systems such as STRIPES, FAST, PAGE, and PMC.
• Salesforce platform familiarity or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, dependability, and alignment with STI Federal’s core values.
• BA/BS degree.
• Up to 3 years of relevant data analysis or modeling experience.
• Supports senior and journeyman staff; performs functional duties under oversight.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a federal clearance up to Top Secret/DOE Q clearance levels.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to DOE programs, federal energy data, research environments, or IIJA‑funded initiatives.
• Experience supporting analytical work for energy systems, critical minerals, manufacturing, or applied technology topics.
• Familiarity with basic data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, etc.).
• Understanding of federal program documentation, TA workflows, or multi-stakeholder data needs.
• Interest in developing modeling skills relevant to energy forecasting, supply chain analytics, or program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior and journeyman analysts in statistical analysis, data collection, and data organization.
• Help determine which datasets are available and relevant for specific TA or program evaluation tasks.
• Collect, categorize, clean, and prepare data for analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Support development, testing, and refinement of algorithms and models under the supervision of more experienced data scientists.
• Create basic data visualizations to help communicate trends, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist with quality-assurance checks to ensure analytical accuracy and error-free data outputs.
• Help prepare summaries, slide decks, reports, and visual dashboards for senior review.
• Ensure all analytical work aligns with DOE/CMEI guidance and supports federal Technical Assistance objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level