Data Scientist, CBP BI Required

Elder Research

Data Scientist supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection applying machine learning and data analytics.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Apply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to make value out of data.
Provide consulting relating to the data mining and analysis of data from a range of sources to transform raw data into concise and actionable insights.
Design and implement data-driven solutions, with specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations.
Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations.
Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis.
Maintain current in emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six (6) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline.
At least three (3) years of direct experience in machine learning.
Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline.
A PhD degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of relevant experience.
Demonstrates knowledge of data mining methods, databases, data visualization and machine learning.
Ability to communicate analysis techniques, concepts and products.
Ability to develop data-driven solutions, data models, and visualizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Important Work / Make a Difference: supporting Customs and Border Protection in their efforts to protect the United States.
Job Stability : Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
Remote Work: in an industry of declining remote work opportunities.
People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a positive, supportive work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysisdata miningartificial intelligencedata-driven solutionsquantitative simulationspredictive analyticsbig data analysismachine learningstatistical modelingdata visualization

Soft Skills

consultingcommunication

Certifications

Masters degreePhD