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TAD PGS, Inc.

Data Scientist

Washington, DC

$52.88 - $57.69/hr

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Data Scientist to join a leading Company located in ... predictive risk models backed by statistical analysis and supports data-driven solutions.

TAD PGS, Inc

Data Scientist

Washington, DC · On-site

$52.88 - $57.69/hr

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Data Scientist to join a leading Company located in ... predictive risk models backed by statistical analysis and supports data-driven solutions.

THOMSON REUTERS

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

Outside of contract work, TRSS Data Scientists contribute to internal innovation by participating ... Large Data Modeling: risk modeling, community detection, classification, computer vision, and ...

Thomson Reuters

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

Outside of contract work, TRSS Data Scientists contribute to internal innovation by participating ... Large Data Modeling: risk modeling, community detection, classification, computer vision, and ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site

As a Data Scientist, you will support the Internal Revenue Service's mission to improve tax compliance, fraud detection, and risk identification across large, complex tax and financial data ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA

As a Data Scientist, you will support the Internal Revenue Services mission to improve tax compliance, fraud detection, and risk identification across large, complex tax and financial data ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · Remote

$120K - $160K/yr

The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is fall of 2026 ... Support the sustainment of risk scoring tools and other data analysis implementations by ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is fall of 2026 ... Support the sustainment of risk scoring tools and other data analysis implementations by ...

Thomson Reuters

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

Required : • United States Citizenship (essential to comply with government contract requirements ... Large Data Modeling: risk modeling, community detection, classification, computer vision, and ...

Govcio LLC

Data Scientist

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$156K - $176K/yr

Early data science input during IOC ensures that data collected will be suitable for downstream AI development, reducing risk and accelerating capability maturation during follow-on implementation

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

The hiring of this position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is fall of 2026 ... Support the sustainment of risk scoring tools and other data analysis implementations by ...

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

Data Scientist

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

... risk, and develop courses of action. Employ expert judgment, adaptable met hodologies, repeatable ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Planet Technologies

Data Scientist

Washington, DC

Improves methodologies and tools for risk assessment. * Researches and recommends business data ... Incorporates data science tools (SQL, R, Python, etc.) into services. Qualifications: * Strong ...

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What are Contract Data Scientist Risk jobs?

Contract Data Scientist Risk jobs involve analyzing large datasets to identify, assess, and model risks within an organization on a contract or temporary basis. These professionals use statistical techniques, machine learning, and data visualization to help companies make informed decisions about risk management. Their work often focuses on financial, operational, or compliance risks, and they typically collaborate with risk managers and other stakeholders. Contract roles offer flexibility and are often project-based, allowing companies to access specialized expertise when needed.

How does a Contract Data Scientist specializing in risk typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

As a Contract Data Scientist focused on risk, you’ll frequently work alongside risk analysts, compliance officers, IT professionals, and business managers to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to the organization. You’ll translate complex data models into actionable insights, present findings to non-technical stakeholders, and often participate in strategic meetings to align your analyses with business goals. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your models and recommendations directly influence decision-making across departments. This collaborative environment allows you to quickly gain exposure to different areas of the business and expand your professional network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Data Scientist in Risk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Data Scientist in Risk, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical modeling, and a solid background in mathematics or computer science, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R, expertise in machine learning libraries, and experience with risk modeling platforms or data visualization tools are typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for accurately identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, enabling data-driven decision-making in dynamic business environments.
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Data Scientist / Risk Modeling Lead

Data Scientist / Risk Modeling Lead

eTelligent Group LLC

Washington, DC • Remote

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Place of Performance: Remote

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to possess MBI (IRS Background Investigation) clearance. Active IRS MBI clearance is preferred.

Role Summary:

Leads the data-science and risk-analytics workstream supporting Safeguards' risk-based review selection. Builds and maintains the models, scripts, and dashboards that rank partner agencies by risk and inform which agencies are selected for review.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and operate data fields, code, and scripts that analyze review-finding data and its relationship to Risk Model outputs and Health Score calculations.
  • Revise and maintain formulas and macros that provide weighted evaluations of risk factors.
  • Perform data aggregation to identify the most "at-risk" agency partners, including manual validation of automated rankings.
  • Develop and maintain the Risk Dashboard - findings, risk levels, rankings, remediation status, and historical trends - with clear visualizations for the Risk Team.
  • Support the Quarterly Risk Team Meetings and maintain the Risk Support Work Plan.

 

Core Experience (Required):

  • Demonstrated experience applying scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract or extrapolate insights from structured and unstructured data across multiple application domains.
  • Demonstrated use of automation and scripting techniques.
  • Experience presenting analytic results to management and non-technical personnel.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, mathematics, engineering, finance, economics, and/or data science from an accredited college or university.

Specialized Skills (Required): Tableau R programming Python 3 VBA.

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