Insight Xcite is seeking a Data Scientist to support a government client in Chantilly, VA. You’ll apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and datascience techniques to deliver mission-critical insights that directly support national security. This is a hands-on role where you’ll transform complex datasets into actionable strategies, working closely with stakeholders to solve problems that matter.
Contingent Upon Award: This position is contingent upon contract award and/or funding approval. Candidates selected may be contacted for pre-screening and qualification prior to award.
Duties & Responsibilities- Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to analyze large, complex datasets.
- Build visualizations, dashboards, and reports that clearly communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences, with a focus on automated ETL pipelines and self-service analytics.
- Partner with government stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to improve mission outcomes.
- Apply advanced statistical methods, predictive modeling, and exploratory data analysis to solve mission-critical challenges.
- Provide documentation and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and methodologies in data science.
- Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) — non-negotiable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL.
- Strong background in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
- Experience with big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with complex ETL pipelines.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, seaborn).
- Proven ability to leverage GenAI via prompt engineering.
- Prior consulting or government client experience.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO plus Flex Bonus Program
- 401(k) with immediate vesting (no match required)
- Flexible schedules
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development support
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What We Do
We believe businesses operate more effectively when they leverage data to drive their decision making. We provide data-driven advisory services to executive leaders on complex problems by combining a deep understanding of business systems, robust analytic techniques, and a general knack for problem solving. By integrating data from disparate systems, we're able to produce key insights across the enterprise. We have a broad range of experience working with C-Suite executives and system technologies to overcome multiple process and efficiency problems. We enjoy taking on complex problems that allow us to produce and leave with high impact and sustainable results.
