Junior Data Scientist

Jacobs is a global leader in technical professional services, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical problems. Their mission is to reinvent tomorrow by creating solutions for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing.

Job Description:

Junior Data Scientist

Jacobs is looking for a dedicated Junior Data Scientist to join their Advisory Solutions Group, specifically within the Data Analytics Practice. This role focuses on serving Federal clients, delivering data-driven analytical solutions to various organizations. The goal is to improve operational efficiency and management effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Engage in data collection, database architecture development, statistical analysis, and the creation of insightful visualizations and reports.
• Project Support: Contribute to Jacobs’ competitive advantage through analytics and data science, supporting internal projects and external client requirements.
• Analytical Services: Be involved in a wide range of analytical services, from basic data processing to complex, interactive decision-support systems tailored to client needs.
• Strategic Insights: Provide strategic insights and solutions within defined project or organizational parameters.
• Collaboration: Effectively interact with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, from an accredited university.

• 2 years of experience in data science or a related field, including academic projects or internships specifically focusing on data analytics (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).

• Basic proficiency with Python, typescript, or other programming languages.

• Understanding of SQL and relational databases.

• Knowledge of or exposure to Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau and Power

BI.

• Strongly preferred knowledge of Palantir.

• Eagerness to learn and apply new technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a team-oriented mindset.

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time CONUS and OCONUS.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Common Access Card.

• United States Citizenship.

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