Junior Data Scientist / Sr Analyst 

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, Data Analytics, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Junior Data Scientist to support an existing federal client with data analysis and predictive model development on the Databricks platform.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Data cleaning and ETL development with SQL and Python
• Data analysis using SQL and Python
• Building pipelines in Databricks
• Building visualizations with Databricks

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Current or prior Public Trust Clearance with a federal agency
• Minimum B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Familiarity with FAIR principles, data governance, and AI ethics.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks features such as Unity Catalog setup, privilege models, and workspace administration required.
• Databricks certifications are preferred
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Location: Hybrid, with 2 days/week in the McLean, VA office

Benefits

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range:  $100,0000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and education.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.