Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract)

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 1 day/week on-site currently; 4–5 days if requested)

About The Company

We support a large-scale federal agency dedicated to advancing economic growth, technological innovation, and sustainable development

Job Summary

We are looking for a Data Scientist on a contract basis in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate is an experienced and driven professional with a strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering. This client-facing role involves designing and delivering complex data science solutions while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build full data pipelines from ingestion to processing, transformation, and visualization.
• Develop predictive models using ML and NLP techniques, including LLMs and RAG frameworks.
• Design simulations and decision models for complex business problems.
• Use cloud services (AWS/Azure) to process structured/unstructured data and create vector embeddings.
• Conduct advanced NLP analysis such as sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and text classification.
• Acquire and integrate new data sources via APIs, web scraping, and secure file transfers.
• Translate data insights into clear visualizations and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, capture support, and client engagement.
• Stay current on emerging tools and techniques in AI and data science to support technical innovation.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in data science/analytics, 3+ years Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn), 2+ years in AWS or Azure.
• Skills: Strong SQL, experience with large datasets (time-series, cross-sectional), and modern NLP methods.
• Certifications: Must pass Public Trust clearance with the Department of Commerce.
• Other:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be comfortable with contract roles with potential extension or hire.
• Able to commute to DC office as needed.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with search-based text applications, embeddings, and vector search.
• Familiarity with deploying AI solutions into production environments.
• Prior experience supporting government contracts or proposals.