Über diese Senior Data Scientist Stelle bei Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services · Vor Ort · Washington, DC

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across our organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building and validating analytical models using large, structured datasets, with a proven track record of improving business and operational outcomes through data-driven insights and model-based recommendations. This role requires the ability to partner effectively with data and software engineers, as well with design and product owners, to deploy and support production-ready solutions that scale in enterprise environments.

The Work:

You will work on high-volume, high-visibility products under the Department of Education, including the Student Aid Digital Experience and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, where your contributions will directly impact millions of students and borrowers nationwide. You will be responsible for translating complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across both technical and non-technical stakeholder groups. Excellence in communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences—from engineering teams to executive leadership—is essential for this role.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where data quality, model reliability, and business impact are paramount. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor junior team members, and shape the data science strategy for critical business operations.

Here's What You Need:

Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of industry experience
Experience with technical skills in statistical analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation, with hands-on experience across modern data platforms and analytics tools including Databricks, Google Analytics, Salesforce, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
Demonstrated leadership experience within technology-driven federal organizations and/or leading organizations leveraging AI analytic systems (e.g. machine learning, big data analysis), with demonstration of exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: establishing, building or contributing to complex data science programs
Federal experience with specialization in a specific agency or sector demonstrating knowledge of federal data systems, tooling, and use cases

Bonus Points If:

Masters’ degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, IT Systems, or a related technical or quantitative field
Federal experience with specialization in a specific agency or sector demonstrating knowledge of federal data systems, tooling, and use cases
Strong communications skills with background executing writing, briefings, presentations and trainings to senior government officials or equivalent
Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
Excellent people management and relationship development skills

The Extras:

US Citizenship Required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$153,300—$295,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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