Data Scientist

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

• Analyze & Innovate: Uncover trends and anomalies, turning raw data into strategic intelligence.
• Model & Predict: Develop and maintain models using machine learning, AI, and statistical techniques.
• Code & Transform: Use Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL for data parsing, ETL, and complex analysis.
• Visualize & Communicate: Create interactive dashboards and visualizations with Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks.
• Collaborate & Build: Partner with Data Engineers to define data requirements and support development.
• Explore & Experiment: Research and test new tools to solve challenging problems.

• Experience building NLP, LLM, or using GenAI tools (e.g. LoRA, Lang Chain, RAG, LLM Fine Tuning or PEFT)
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL
• Hands‑on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to analyze and validate data
• Understanding of analytical model development and data‑driven decision‑making
• Must be a US Citizen

• Experience designing and implementing a custom Generative AI solution
• Experience working in a cloud environment (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience working with federal clients
• Experience in a specific domain like Cybersecurity or Fraud Detection
• Active Clearance

Compensation is posted as a reasonable range based on labor costs in the following states and the city of Cleveland:
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland
.

The pay range for these locations is: $98,500 - $184,900 USD.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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