Senior Data Scientist

Join Deloitte’s AI & Engineering team to help clients modernize technology platforms, accelerate innovation, and drive meaningful business outcomes. In this role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary professionals to design and deliver modern data solutions that support enterprise transformation. You will help build scalable platforms, analytics products, and data pipelines that enable mission-focused results and measurable client impact. Work you'll do As an AI and Data Science Engineer III on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for… • Building and deploying data engineering solutions that support enterprise transformation and mission-driven outcomes • Apply advanced analytics and data science techniques—including NLP, statistical and predictive modeling, optimization, supply chain analysis, and machine learning—to address client challenges. • Develop, manage, and analyze large datasets using Python, R, or other suitable programming languages. • Build analytical models and visualizations to communicate findings and support decision-making. • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for clients and senior leaders in a military setting. • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand analytical needs and deliver relevant, high-quality work. A successful candidate would possess these skills: • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships • Ability to lead projects or workstreams • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor • Ability to meet deadlines • Ability to provide clear guidance to others The team Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise. Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s degree • 5+ years of experience applying data-driven analytics and data science techniques, including one or more of the following: natural language processing (NLP), statistical or predictive modeling, optimization, supply chain analysis, or machine learning. • 2+ years of experience with Python programming skills, or professional competence in R or another suitable language, including experience managing and analyzing very large datasets. • 2+ years of experience in data visualization; working proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to work onsite five days per week in Arlington, VA, or Rosslyn, VA. • Must possess an active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance at minimum and be able to maintain it for the duration of employment and assignment • Ability to travel 5-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Preferred: • Department of War, military readiness, or federal government data environments. • Six or more years of hands-on analytics experience. • Master’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a data science-focused discipline. • Intermediate data engineering and NLP skills. • Advanced core consulting skills and intermediate leadership capability. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $131,000 to $218,300. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.