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Data Scientist

Durham, NC · Remote

$51 - $58/hr

... Data Scientist to support environmental health and extreme weather research initiatives ... This is a long-term contract opportunity offering remote work flexibility. We are looking for ...

Princeton University

Data Scientist

Princeton, NJ · On-site +1

Overview The Accelerator seeks a Data Scientist to bolster our data team and provide insight in the ... Experience working in a remote, agile environment. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant ...

Princeton University

Data Scientist

Princeton, NJ · On-site +1

Overview The Accelerator seeks a Data Scientist to bolster our data team and provide insight in the ... Experience working in a remote, agile environment. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant ...

U.S. Census Bureau

Data Scientist

Suitland, MD · On-site +1

$102K - $133K/yr

S. Citizen. * Suitable for Federal employment. * Registered for Selective Service, if applicable ... Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position.

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Data Scientist

Franklin, TN · Remote

$125K - $150K/yr

This is a remote position. Location: Remote (Nashville, TN strongly preferred) Job-Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are looking for a full-time Data Scientist to join the Data Analytics team.

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Data Scientist

New Demand - Data Scientist Remote * Total Years of experience 10-12 years * 6 months+ * Occasional travel to the client location is required. * Candidates might need to overlap with offshore on need ...

Tanisha Systems, Inc.

Data Scientist

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

Data Scientist Salary - Market (DOE) REMOTE / Work From Home Full-Time / Direct-Hire As Data Scientist, you will spearhead the end-to-end development of sales forecasting and demand sensing models ...

Federato Technologies

Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

This is a remote position, but we do have an office in San Fransisco. You will be the first data scientist on the team working through and building models from scratch that will be pivotal for our ...

Federato Technologies

Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

This is a remote position, but we do have an office in San Fransisco. You will be the first data scientist on the team working through and building models from scratch that will be pivotal for our ...

SOSi

Data Scientist

OR · On-site +1

SOSi is seeking a Data Scientist to support mission requirements for a structured approach to ... Full remote flexibility. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and ...

BECU

Data Scientist

OR · On-site +1

$75K - $140K/yr

Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE As a Data Scientist at BECU, you'll help shape how we understand ...

BECU

Data Scientist

Tukwila, WA · On-site +1

$75K - $140K/yr

Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE As a Data Scientist at BECU, you'll help shape how we understand ...

AIS Inc

Data Scientist

Miami, FL · Remote

AIS is seeking a Data Scientist to support NOAAs SEFSC Advanced Technology and Innovation Branch ... Remote * Must be willing to relocate if needed. Contact: If you would like to apply for this ...

INDEX ANALYTICS LLC

Data Scientist

Windsor Mill, MD · On-site +1

Index Analytics is seeking a Data Scientist to support Government clients in the Baltimore and ... S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States and able to demonstrate physical ...

Index Analytics

Data Scientist

Windsor Mill, MD · On-site +1

$102K - $144K/yr

Index Analytics is seeking a Data Scientist to support Government clients in the Baltimore and ... S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States and able to demonstrate physical ...

Skyline Scientific Inc

Senior Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

Senior Data Scientist PAY RANGE: $150,000 - $200,000 LOCATION: McLean, VA JOB SUMMARY : Are you ... We solve hard problems in remote sensing, AI-enhanced analytics, and sensor fusion-our work ...

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Data Scientist About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Our mission ... for remote work to be determined by the program manager and customer. Essential Functions:

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

As of Jun 14, 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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Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Contemporaries

Durham, NC • Remote

$51 - $58/hr

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Posted 24 days ago

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Job description

Contemporaries Inc. is a government contracting firm supporting the National Institutes of Health in their efforts to hire a Data Scientist to support environmental health and extreme weather research initiatives. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering remote work flexibility. We are looking for candidates with strong experience in the R programming language, geospatial/environmental data analysis, and data visualization who are excited about supporting impactful public health and scientific research efforts.

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Support the continued development and optimization of the Amadeus software package within the open-source R programming environment
  • Improve computational performance, reduce package dependencies, and enhance runtime efficiency of the Amadeus code base
  • Develop new geospatial environmental datasets proposed by the health and extreme weather (HEW) research community and leadership team
  • Work within established coding and development style guidelines for the Amadeus R-package
  • Create and revise tutorials related to:
    • data downloads,
    • covariate calculations,
    • statistical model development,
    • and data visualization
  • Utilize the Amadeus R-package to support data sourcing and environmental research workflows
  • Develop and maintain interactive R Shiny dashboards for HEW datasets and scientific reporting
  • Assist with peer-reviewed manuscript development, including data analysis, technical writing, editing, and interpretation of findings
  • Provide scientific guidance, analytical support, and interpretation of results to the research team
  • Collaborate with researchers, analysts, and leadership teams supporting environmental and public health initiatives

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data science, statistical programming, or computational research support
  • Strong experience using the R programming language
  • Experience working with large-scale geospatial or environmental datasets
  • Experience developing dashboards or interactive visualizations using R Shiny
  • Experience with shell scripting such as Bash
  • Familiarity with batch job scripting or high-performance computing environments such as SLURM
  • Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative scientific research efforts

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting public health, environmental health, climate, or biomedical research projects
  • Experience contributing to open-source software or research-focused R packages
  • Experience assisting with manuscript preparation or peer-reviewed publications
  • Familiarity with geospatial analysis and statistical modeling techniques

Company Description

Contemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.