Senior Data Engineer; Hybrid

Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Hybrid, 50% on location (Patuxent River, MD)

This position is contingent upon contract award

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k);
Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You’re eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

iWorks Corporation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives supporting federal IT modernization and mission-critical programs. This role focuses on designing and deploying machine learning models, performing complex statistical analysis, and transforming large datasets into actionable insights for federal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, experience working with federal data environments, and the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data professionals while ensuring compliance with federal data governance and security standards.

Salary Range: 145K - 156K commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Clearance: Secret security clearance fully adjudicated
• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related roles
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL
• Hands-on experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques
• Experience building dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Strong understanding of federal data governance, privacy, and security requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently

• Experience supporting federal IT modernization initiatives
• Prior work with large-scale or big data technologies
• Experience collaborating directly with federal clients or government stakeholders
• Leadership experience guiding or mentoring junior data professionals
• Familiarity with Agile or Dev Sec Ops  environments

We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.