Data Scientist​/Sr Analyst

Junior Data Scientist / Sr Analyst

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, Data Analytics, and Information Technology.

OCT currently has an opening for a Junior Data Scientist to support an existing federal client with data analysis and predictive model development on the Databricks platform.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Data cleaning and ETL development with SQL and Python

• Data analysis using SQL and Python

• Building pipelines in Databricks

• Building visualizations with Databricks

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Minimum B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience

• Familiarity with FAIR principles, data governance, and AI ethics.

• Hands‑on experience with Databricks features such as Unity Catalog setup, privilege models, and workspace administration required.

• Databricks certifications are preferred

• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Location:
  
  Hybrid, with 2 days/week in the McLean, VA office

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range: $80k - $110k commensurate with experience, skills, and education.