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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Data Scientist to join our innovative team! In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, analysis, and visualization of complex data supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and mission-critical environments. You will leverage statistical analysis, data mining, programming, business intelligence, and data visualization techniques to transform structured and unstructured data into actionable insights. This position supports the entire data lifecycle, including ingestion, extraction, transformation, validation, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
What You'll Be Doing:
Collect, ingest, process, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data from diverse sources.
Develop Python scripts and analytical workflows for end-to-end data analysis.
Create and execute SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis.
Design and maintain ETL processes to support enterprise data warehouse environments.
Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, correlations, anomalies, and actionable insights.
Perform descriptive, inferential, and predictive analyses.
Research, develop, evaluate, and refine statistical models for data analysis.
Develop interactive dashboards, visualizations, reports, and analytical products.
Build Power BI or comparable BI solutions to translate complex datasets into mission-relevant information.
Evaluate and improve data quality by identifying discrepancies, missing information, inconsistencies, and anomalies.
Automate data-processing and analytical tasks to increase efficiency.
Integrate data from enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and other authoritative sources.
Develop scalable and repeatable data integration solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify mission requirements, key performance indicators, analytical questions, and desired outcomes.
Translate mission and operational requirements into technical data requirements and analytical methodologies.
Communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Develop technical documentation describing data sources, methodologies, pipelines, models, and products.
Support testing and validation of analytical products and data solutions.
Assist with implementation and sustainment of enterprise data and analytics capabilities.
Ensure data solutions comply with cybersecurity, information assurance, and DoD data-handling requirements.
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
7+ years of relevant professional experience in data science, data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience developing data analysis solutions using Python and SQL.
Experience designing and maintaining ETL/data movement processes for data warehouse or enterprise environments.
Expertise in analyzing datasets to identify trends, relationships, anomalies, inconsistencies, and data-quality issues.
Experience developing dashboards and visual analytics using Power BI, Tableau, DOMO, or similar BI technologies.
Experience integrating data from databases, APIs, cloud applications, and enterprise systems.
Proficiency in performing descriptive and statistical analysis on complex datasets.
Experience developing or supporting statistical models for data analysis.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to identify analytical requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Strong communication skills for presenting analytical results and translating complex data into actionable information.
Experience automating manual or repetitive data-processing activities.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or other mission-critical environments.
Experience working with large or complex enterprise datasets.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including:
Power BI
Power Automate
Power Apps
SharePoint
Experience developing scalable data integrations using APIs.
Experience with Python-based API integration and automation.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SSMS, SSRS, SSDT).
Experience with Tableau, DOMO, or comparable visualization platforms.
Proficiency in R for statistical analysis.
Experience with C# or other object-oriented programming languages.
Advanced Excel analytics skills, including formulas, PivotTables, VBA, and data analysis.
Experience working in Linux environments.
Experience supporting enterprise data architectures and data warehouses.
Experience developing repeatable and automated data pipelines.
Familiarity with predictive analytics and model development.
Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
Experience working with financial, operational, or mission datasets requiring reconciliation and validation.
Ability to rapidly learn and apply emerging data technologies.
AWS data or analytics certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Comparable data science, analytics, cloud, or cybersecurity certification.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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, 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 degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; additional experience may substitute for the degree
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience in data science, data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience developing data analysis solutions using Python and SQL
- Experience designing and maintaining ETL or data movement processes for data warehouse or enterprise environments
- Experience analyzing datasets for trends, relationships, anomalies, inconsistencies, and data-quality issues
- Experience developing dashboards and visual analytics using Power BI, Tableau, DOMO, or similar technologies
- Experience integrating data from databases, APIs, cloud applications, and enterprise systems
- Proficiency in descriptive and statistical analysis of complex datasets
- Experience developing or supporting statistical models for data analysis
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate analytical requirements into technical solutions
- Strong communication skills for presenting analytical results and translating complex data into actionable information
- Experience automating manual or repetitive data-processing activities
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or other mission-critical environments
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint
- Experience developing scalable API-based data integrations and Python-based API automation
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server technologies, including SSMS, SSRS, and SSDT
- Proficiency in R for statistical analysis
- Experience with C# or other object-oriented programming languages
- Advanced Excel analytics skills, including formulas, PivotTables, VBA, and data analysis
- Experience working in Linux environments
- AWS data or analytics certification
- CompTIA Security+ or comparable data science, analytics, cloud, or cybersecurity certification
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.
