Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, and deployment of predictive models, including time series forecasting, anomaly detection, and simulation models, to address USCIS mission and operational challenges.
• Prepare, transform, and analyze large and complex datasets using SQL and Python in a Databricks environment.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model optimization to ensure high-quality, repeatable, and interpretable results.
• Design and deliver advanced dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights, forecasts, and scenarios to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, measure operational performance, and anticipate future trends.
• Partner with program managers, analysts, and client stakeholders to frame research questions, design analytic studies, and present findings in a clear, actionable manner.
• Document methodologies, ensure reproducibility of analyses, and contribute to analytic best practices across the team.
• Mentor junior analysts and data scientists in best practices for data science, forecasting, and statistical modeling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science or advanced analytics, with proven expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands‑on experience building and deploying time series and forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, SARIMAX, Prophet, machine learning‑based forecasting methods).
• Experience with cloud‑based platforms such as Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data environments.
• Strong data visualization skills with Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to clean, manage, and optimize large, complex datasets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.