Data Scientist
About this role
A Data Scientist who enjoys building and maintaining robust data systems within a mission-driven environment would find this role suitable. The team at Accenture Federal Services focuses on supporting the US federal government by leveraging technology and ingenuity across defense, national security, public safety, and health organizations. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and availability of program-related data by managing the data architecture and backend workflows. The individual will be responsible for designing and optimizing data operations, ensuring compliance with necessary data standards across various security domains and systems.
This position involves hands-on work maintaining data infrastructure, developing operational data pipelines, and utilizing APIs for data querying and migration tasks. It exists to provide the necessary technical expertise to support critical government programs by ensuring data is secure, accessible, and compliant. Success in this role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that move government missions forward.
What you will do
- Maintain and implement the data architecture necessary to support specific program data requirements.
- Manage data backend workflows to ensure secure and efficient data operations across various systems and security domains.
- Ensure adherence to data standards while processing diverse data formats and interfaces.
- Utilize APIs to effectively query systems and facilitate data migration processes.
- Develop, sustain, and monitor operational data pipelines to meet ongoing program needs.
What you need
- Demonstrated experience with SQL or NoSQL databases and cloud architectures is required.
- Proficiency in programming languages and libraries such as Python, JavaScript, or Java is necessary.
- Experience leveraging APIs for system queries and data migration is essential.
- Must have experience developing, sustaining, and monitoring data pipelines for various data formats and interfaces.
- A requirement for holding a TS/SCI level clearance or higher is specified.
Nice to have
- Experience working with data enterprise solutions
- Familiarity with implementing processes, standards, and tools based on the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise (SAFe)
- Experience in developing dynamic visualizations to monitor operational availability, data currency, and volumetrics
Benefits
- Collaborative and caring community
- Empowerment to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience
- Certifications
- Industry training
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote policy for this role?
The posting does not specify a remote work policy for this position.
What is the compensation range for this role?
The base pay range for this position in specified locations is $120,400 — $234,700 USD.
What is the primary tech stack used?
The required skills include experience with SQL or NoSQL databases and cloud architectures, along with programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java.
What is the team culture like?
Accenture Federal Services offers a collaborative and caring community where employees feel they belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive.
The application is on the official Accenture Federal Services careers page.
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