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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.

Apetan Consulting

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

This is really a Risk Analytics + AI/ML Scientist role disguised as a Data Scientist position. The strongest candidates will come from insurance, claims analytics, fraud analytics, risk modeling, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · Remote

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 ...

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 · 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 ...

Innovizant LLC

Data Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

Innovizant made up of exceptional data scientists and domain experts with a great experience in Our financial services industry solutions include Credit Risk insights, Customer Churn analysis ...

Innovizant LLC

Data Scientist

Madison, WI

Innovizant made up of exceptional data scientists and domain experts with a great experience in Our financial services industry solutions include Credit Risk insights, Customer Churn analysis ...

1 point system

Senior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

Job Title Senior Data Scientist Location Remote Type of Hire 4 months contract They strictly want candidates from Insurance/ Claim with risk management background. The Sr Data Scientist will design ...

Dine Development Corporation

Senior Data Scientist

This position is contingent upon contract award* Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead the end-to ... Develop and maintain model risk management practices, including validation, back-testing ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · Remote

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 ...

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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract data scientist risk in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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

Data Scientist

TAD PGS, Inc

Washington, DC

$52.88 - $57.69/hr

Contractor

Medical, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Data Scientist to join a leading Company located in the Washington, DC surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $52.88 - $57.69

**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**

This position develops solutions as part of a combined IT Business Intelligence development and data science team working to integrate the customer's business intelligence reporting capabilities, with a particular focus on IT, cybersecurity, and finance business data, in addition to traditional data science techniques. This position works to support the developer in the creation, maintenance, and improvement of products, primarily in the Power Platform suite, that facilitate comprehensive end-to-end data collection, transform raw data into actionable business insights through statistical analysis, KPI development, PowerBI dashboarding, and proven machine learning methods, and reduce or eliminate manual effort in data processing by automating common processes. The data scientist will propose, implement, and leverage AI and ML solutions to advance the customer's business intelligence capabilities. Data science tasks will include analysis, query, aggregation, visualization, extract/transform/load, complex statements, scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and implementing business intelligence and data warehousing solutions. Mine data using state-of-the-art methods.

Responsibilities:
  • Builds, maintains, and improves dashboards, applications, and automations within the Power Platform (PowerBI, Power Automate, and PowerApps), SharePoint, and InfoPath environments to reduce or eliminate manual effort in data processing by automating common processes.
  • Connects to and leverages application programming interfaces (APIs), system-to-system connections, and manual transfer of data as part of business intelligence extract, transform, and load (ETL).
  • Builds predictive risk models backed by statistical analysis and supports data-driven solutions.
  • Identifies and applies usages of AI and ML to extract key insights from unstructured system documentation for analysis, to automate processes, and to integrate with other applications.
  • Develops and carries out full-service data calls, including the creation of collection applications and forms, data normalization, data cleansing, and visualization.
  • Creates insightful and impactful business intelligence analysis and visualizations to be consumed by senior management, IT system owners, and Division and Field Office leaders.
  • Develops and improves methodologies and tools to assess cybersecurity, financial, and strategic risk at the information system, division, branch, and enterprise level.
  • Researches and recommends business data storage and data integration solutions specific to the IT environment.
  • Develops user guides and documents for business intelligence products.
  • Finds and designs new approaches to handle, analyze, and use large data sets.
  • Solves complex data and storage issues.
  • Analyzes and reports results with actionable recommendations.
  • Connects to and leverages application programming interfaces (APIs), system-to-system connections, and manual transfer of data as part of business intelligence extract, transform, and load (ETL).
  • Incorporates data science tools such as scripting (SQL, R, Python, etc.) into existing and new services to continuously advance available offerings.
  • Identifies, understands, and connects new sources of business intelligence from enterprise holdings that answer key business intelligence questions from leadership.
  • Develops and improves methodologies and tools to assess cybersecurity, financial, and strategic risk at the information system, division, branch, and enterprise level.
  • Works on data collection for regular and ad-hoc data calls for internal and external customers, develops and enhances service requests portals, dashboards and visualizations integrating business data from SharePoint, applications, files, and internal and external data sources, creating and maintaining Power Automations supporting multiple business processes, integration of AI/ML into BI reporting, cleansing, and curation of business intelligence datasets, re-development of a quantitative cybersecurity risk assessment tool, and development of additional quantitative risk assessment tools.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
  • In the absence of years of experience, certifications, or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level.
  • Strong proficiency with the Power Platform, SharePoint, and Infopath tool suite required.
  • Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc, required.
  • Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, Weka, NumPy, MATLAB, etc, required.
  • Experience with data science tools and software such as Microsoft Power BI, Anaconda, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) required.
  • Experience connecting to and extracting/manipulating data from the following systems strongly preferred: Asset Management System (AMS), BigFix, Enterprise Process Automation System (EPAS), Facilities Integration Tool (FIT), Joint Cybersecurity Authorization and Management (JCAM), HR Source/HR Reports, Sentinel, Tenable, Unified Finance Management System (UFMS), Xacta, Microsoft Defender for Enterprise, JIRA, JIRA Service Manager, and CrowdStrike.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance