Data Scientist, Application Developer – Secret Cleared

Accenture Federal Services

Data Scientist/Application Developer utilizing AI and data analytics capabilities for US federal government. Conducting data discovery, analysis, and building applications in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,200 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science and analytics, including data discovery, exploratory data analysis, and advanced statistical methods. Proficient in developing and embedding AI/ML capabilities into analytic workflows while effectively communicating insights to diverse stakeholders.

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Data Science and AnalyticsPython ProficiencyAI/ML DevelopmentData VisualizationPalantir Foundry Experience

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Hard Skills

Data DiscoveryExploratory Data AnalysisData CleansingStatistical AnalysisModelingRegressionClusteringHypothesis TestingA/B TestingData Wrangling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration in Agile/Scrum

Tools & Technologies

Palantir FoundryPython LibrariesScikit-learnStatsmodelsProphetSpaCyNLTKMatplotlibSeabornPowerBI

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data PlatformsAnalytics SolutionsProduction-Grade ApplicationsDynamic Agile EnvironmentStatistical Modeling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PandasPySparkPythonScikit-LearnTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct data discovery and exploratory data analysis across structured and unstructured data
Perform data cleansing, normalization, aggregation, and modeling
Design and build analytic applications in Palantir Foundry, including dashboards and interactive workflows
Apply advanced analytics and statistical methods such as regression, clustering, hypothesis testing, and A/B testing
Develop and embed AI/ML capabilities (LLMs, NLP, RAG/GraphRAG) into analytic workflows
Create clear visualizations and metrics to support executive and operational decision‑making
Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to rapidly iterate on solutions
Communicate insights effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen (No dual citizenship)
Active DoD Secret clearance required
Strong experience in data science and analytics, including EDA, data wrangling, modeling, and statistical analysis
Proficiency in Python and related analytics/pipeline libraries (pandas, polars, PySpark)
Experience with AI/ML and statistical modeling tools (scikit-learn, statsmodels, Prophet; NLP tools such as spaCy or NLTK)
Experience building production-grade analytics solutions (apps, dashboards, notebooks)
Experience with data visualization using Python libraries or BI tools (matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik)
Comfort working in a dynamic Agile/Scrum environment with evolving requirements
Strong communication skills for presenting insights to non‑technical audiences
Background in statistics, mathematics, operations research, or applied sciences
Experience with Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or similar data platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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