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Analytica

Data Scientist

Bethesda, MD · Remote

This role is remote for candidates outside the DMV area and hybrid for candidates located in the ... Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications

Analytica

Data Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

This role is remote for candidates outside the DMV area and hybrid for candidates located in the ... Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications

Zenlaw

Data Scientist (Remote)

New York, NY · On-site +1

As a Data Scientist, you will be working with our engineering team to model complex problems and ... Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

iQuasar LLC

Senior Data Scientist

$90/hr

Senior Data Scientist • Location ... Remote • Position Type: Contract • Work Authorization: US Citizen (Ability to obtain Public ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist (Remote)

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Data Scientist Workplace: Washington DC Metro Area - Remote (candidates MUST BE located in the National Capital Region - DMV) Clearance Required: a TS or CBP BI or DHS Suitability clearance ...

System One

Data Scientist (AI)

Washington, DC · Remote

$125K - $190K/yr

AI Data Scientist REMOTE US Citizen What You Will Need: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field. * Solid experience in data ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist (Remote)

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Data Scientist Workplace: Washington DC Metro Area - Remote (candidates MUST BE located in the National Capital Region - DMV) Clearance Required: a TS or CBP BI or DHS Suitability clearance ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Data Scientist General Information Requisition # 694 Locations USA-VA-Arlington OR USA-NC-Raleigh Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required - NONE Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time ...

Fullpower Technologies

Data Scientist

Santa Cruz, CA · Remote

$130K - $170K/yr

Fullpower-AI delivers a complete B2B IoT platform for AI-powered algorithms, remote contactless ... Fullpower is seeking a passionate, team-oriented, and self-motivated Data Scientist interested in ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Data Scientist General Information Requisition # 694 Locations USA-VA-Arlington OR USA-NC-Raleigh Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required - NONE Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Data Scientist General Information Requisition # 694 Locations USA-VA-Arlington OR USA-NC-Raleigh Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required - NONE Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · Remote

TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description The Data Scientist will apply their technical and analytical capabilities to support key business and security objectives. This ...

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How much do remote citizen data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote citizen data scientist 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.

What is the difference between Remote Citizen Data Scientist vs Remote Data Analyst?

AspectRemote Citizen Data ScientistRemote Data Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in data science, statistics, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Data AnalystOften requires a degree in data analysis, statistics, or related field; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst or Google Data Analytics
Work EnvironmentRemote, often with government or community projects, focusing on citizen dataRemote, working with business data to support decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, non-profits, civic tech organizationsBusinesses across industries like finance, marketing, healthcare

The main difference is that Remote Citizen Data Scientists focus on analyzing data related to citizens and community projects, often within government or civic sectors, while Remote Data Analysts work across various industries analyzing business data to inform decisions. Both roles require similar credentials but serve different organizational needs.

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Infographic showing various Remote Citizen Data Scientist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,738 per year, or $59 per hour.
Data Scientist (Remote)

Data Scientist (Remote)

Victory

Austin, TX • Remote

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

About the Data Scientist position

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist who will help us analyze large amounts of raw information to find patterns and use them to optimize our performance. You will build data products to extract valuable business insights, analyze trends and help us make better decisions.

We expect you to be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics, and a passion for machine-learning and research. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are also required.

Data Scientist responsibilities are:

  • Research and detect valuable data sources and automate collection processes

  • Perform preprocessing of structured and unstructured data

  • Design, implement and deliver maintainable and high-quality code using best practices (e.g. Git/Github, Secrets, Configurations, Yaml/JSON)

  • Review large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns

  • Create predictive models and machine-learning algorithms

  • Modify and combine different models through ensemble modeling

  • Organize and present information using data visualization techniques

  • Develop and suggest solutions and strategies to business challenges

  • Work together with engineering and product development teams

Data Scientist requirements are:

  • 3+ years' experience of working on Data Scientist or Data Analyst position

  • Significant experience in data mining, machine-learning and operations research

  • Experience with data modeling, design patterns, building highly scalable and secured solutions preferred

  • Prior experience installing data architectures on Cloud providers (e.g. AWS,GCP,Azure), using DevOps tools and automating data pipelines

  • Good experience using business intelligence/visualization tools (such as Tableau), data frameworks (such as Hadoop, DataFrames, RDDs, Dataclasses) and data formats (CSV, JSON, Parquet, Avro, ORC)

  • Advanced knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset

  • MA or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant area; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen