Data Scientist at lawelawetechnologyservices in Alexandria, VA

Job description

• An expert-level, analytically minded Data Scientist with experience transforming complex data into actionable insights. You are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced federal environment and collaborating with investigators, auditors, analysts, and leadership teams to solve complex problems through data analytics, modeling, visualization, and automation.
• You have strong proficiency in Python and SQL, experience working with structured and unstructured datasets, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders. You thrive in environments where critical thinking, innovation, and attention to detail are essential.
• You will deliver advanced data analytics and modeling solutions that strengthen the National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General’s oversight, audit, investigative, and operational capabilities. By transforming complex, raw data into reliable and actionable intelligence, you will help investigators, auditors, and leadership identify risks, detect anomalies, and make evidence-based decisions.
• You will develop predictive models, risk assessments, dashboards, reports, and scalable analytical solutions using statistical, machine-learning, and artificial-intelligence methodologies. You will also translate technical findings into clear, defensible recommendations and maintain well documented, reproducible analytical processes that support accuracy and continuity of operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analytics, statistical and non-statistical modeling, data mining, and data-management activities supporting projects and initiatives.
• Gather and store source data in its original form, then process, clean, normalize, validate, and integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Design, develop, and maintain analytical models, scripts, algorithms, and automated workflows.
• Design experiments, test hypotheses, and develop scalable analytical models using data-science and artificial-intelligence methods, including machine learning.
• Design, develop, and adapt mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other analytical solutions supporting audit, investigative, research, and program evaluation activities.
• Develop interactive dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Conduct risk modeling, anomaly detection, trend analysis, and predictive analytics to support investigations, audits, and inspections.
• Collaborate with investigators, auditors, analysts, and subject-matter experts to define analytical requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Use Python, SQL, and other programming languages to manipulate, analyze, and transform datasets and automate analytical processes.
• Perform ad hoc audit and investigative data-analysis requests and communicate findings in written and verbal formats.
• Prepare comprehensive reports addressing data adequacy and quality, methodologies, assumptions, results, findings, recommendations, and the relevance of the issues under review.
• Document data sources, methodologies, model assumptions, analytical workflows, code, data pipelines, and models to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and continuity.
• Provide training to staff on all work products developed, including preparing user guides, manuals, technical documentation, and other knowledge-transfer materials.
• Monitor, maintain, and update analytical models, scripts, and data workflows as technologies, data sources, and mission requirements evolve.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal security, privacy, accessibility, and data-governance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) or more years of professional experience in data science, analytics, statistical modeling, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Extensive knowledge of data collection, extraction, cleaning, transformation, normalization, validation, and integration across multiple data sources.
• Extensive knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling, including predictive modeling, risk modeling, machine learning, and anomaly-detection techniques.
• A proven track record of deploying predictive or prescriptive models used to drive operational improvements or inform strategic decision-making.
• Experience working with both structured and unstructured datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Ability to design interactive dashboards that allow users to drill down into specific metrics without compromising performance.
• Familiarity with federal data governance, security, and privacy requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a federal support environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete the required background investigation and onboarding process.

Skills

Required

• Python
• SQL
• Statistical analysis and modeling
• Predictive modeling
• Risk modeling
• Machine learning
• Anomaly detection
• Structured and unstructured datasets
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Interactive dashboard design
• Written and verbal communication

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-sponsored retirement plans with matching contributions
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities
• Additional perks and discounts available to employees
• Salary is dependent on experience (DOE) and will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and applicable requirements.