Data Scientist
The Data Scientist at Confidential Client develops innovative data-driven tools and techniques to support intelligence and operational decision-making. This role involves advanced data science methods, including machine learning and AI, to analyze complex datasets and create visualizations that inform strategic insights. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure data governance and effective communication of technical findings to support national security objectives.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government Administration.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This confidential client is hiring a Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics and machine‑learning solutions that support intelligence and operational decision-making. You will turn structured and unstructured data into actionable insight and production-ready tools used by analysts and leadership.
Key responsibilities:
- Apply advanced data science methods (data extraction, cleaning, feature engineering, modeling, evaluation) to large, heterogeneous datasets
- Build and maintain predictive and descriptive ML models and AI solutions to support mission objectives
- Develop interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reports using Power BI, O365 tooling, and other visualization platforms
- Write reproducible code and data pipelines using Python, R, SQL, and related tooling
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Advise on data governance, data quality, storage, retrieval, classification, and documentation best practices
- Prepare technical briefs, visualizations, and presentations to communicate results to technical and non‑technical audiences
- Innovate tools and automation to improve workflow efficiency and long‑range research initiatives
Minimum Requirements & Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following legal and eligibility conditions:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (see application materials for exceptions and details)
- May be required to pass a background investigation and drug testing consistent with applicable laws and the confidential client's policies
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service (where applicable)
- All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
Qualifications
Required
- Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a closely related field — OR equivalent combination of education and experience (per application instructions)
- Experience equivalent to GS‑13 (one year of specialized experience) performing duties such as:
- Applying advanced data science and statistical techniques to structured and unstructured data
- Using Python, R, and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and automation
- Building dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI and O365 experience preferred)
- Collaborating across teams to implement data-driven solutions and data governance practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical reports and briefings
Preferred
- Prior experience working on intelligence, national security, or mission-driven government projects
- Familiarity with ML/AI model deployment and reproducible analytics pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to present complex findings to leadership and operational stakeholders
Note: Your resume must clearly show how you meet the qualification statements above. Volunteer experience and relevant unpaid work may be credited.
Education
A bachelor’s degree in a directly related field is required unless qualifying experience substitutes for education; provide transcripts or documentation if requested by the hiring process.
Compensation & Location
- Location: Riverside, CA (primary job location)
- Salary range: $106,437 — $138,370 per year (GS‑13 range, Step 1–10). The final salary will be adjusted for locality and cost-of-living as applicable to the selected duty location.
Additional Information
- This is a full‑time position.
- New federal employees (or employees new to this agency) may be subject to a probationary period.
- The confidential client participates in E‑Verify to confirm new hires’ employment eligibility.
- Applicants will be required to complete a vacancy questionnaire with short, free‑response questions; responses should be your own work.
- The confidential client encourages persons with disabilities, veterans, and other qualifying non‑competitive appointment categories to apply where eligible.
How We Evaluate Applications
Applications will be reviewed for required education, clearly documented specialized experience, and demonstrated technical skills (Python, R, SQL, Power BI, ML/AI, statistical analysis). AI tools may be used to assist resume screening, but human reviewers make final hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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