Data Scientist supporting the IRS mission to improve tax compliance through data-driven solutions and predictive modeling. Collaborate with government clients and technical teams in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Support the Internal Revenue Services mission to improve tax compliance, fraud detection, and risk identification across large, complex tax and financial data environments.
Work directly with government clients, program managers, and technical teams to understand business and compliance challenges, design analytical approaches, and deliver data-driven solutions.
Develop, test, and deploy predictive and statistical models using structured and unstructured data to identify anomalies, non-compliance risk, and potential fraud within tax records and related datasets.
Contribute across the full data science lifecycle, from problem formulation and data exploration through model validation, deployment, and stakeholder communication.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field such as statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science, business, or social sciences
2-10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related technical field
Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices
Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL
Comfortable learning new tools, methodologies, and domains, including working outside your comfort zone
Strong analytical mindset with a willingness to tackle complex mathematical and statistical challenges
Willingness to travel and work on-site at client locations as required by project needs.
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security.
Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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