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Job Description:
As a Data Scientist at Parsons, you will leverage advanced analytics and emerging technologies in support of mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Join a collaborative team of 500 professionals working across operations and technical disciplines, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing for advanced technology development, contributing to a diverse set of efforts over 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is innovative, highly skilled in data science methodologies, and adept at extracting actionable insights from complex datasets to support Army modernization and the warfighter.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement data models, algorithms, and analytical solutions to address business and mission challenges.
Integrate, test, and validate data-driven applications and software tools.
Utilize scripting languages and statistical packages to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
Build and maintain ETL pipelines, APIs, and data interfaces to support analytics workflows.
Apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and operations research methods to solve complex problems.
Develop and present data visualizations, reports, and dashboards for technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements and deliver actionable insights. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data science and analytics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline).
3–10+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.
Active Secret is required
Experience with software integration or testing, including test plan and script development.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R, and familiarity with data science libraries and tools (e.g., Jupyter Notebook, Pandas, Numpy).
Experience with SQL, NoSQL, API development, ETL pipelines, and web application servers.
Demonstrated ability to apply complex mathematical and statistical concepts.
Experience with data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms to support analytics objectives.
Proficiency in using spreadsheets and visualization tools for data manipulation and presentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Cloud Essentials, EMCDSA, Cloudera, CISSP, Microsoft certifications) are preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's to Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline
- 3-10+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or a related field
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience with software integration or testing, including test plan and script development
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R
- Familiarity with Jupyter Notebook, Pandas, Numpy
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL, API development, ETL pipelines, and web application servers
- Demonstrated ability to apply complex mathematical and statistical concepts
- Experience with data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms
- Proficiency in using spreadsheets and visualization tools for data manipulation and presentation
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Cloud Essentials, EMCDSA, Cloudera, CISSP, Microsoft certifications)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
