Data Scientist leading predictive modeling and analytics for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Working with complex datasets in SQL and Python for impactful insights and operational decisions.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, validation, and deployment of predictive models, including time series forecasting, anomaly detection, and simulation models, to address USCIS mission and operational challenges
Prepare, transform, and analyze large and complex datasets using SQL and Python in a Databricks environment
Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model optimization to ensure high-quality, repeatable, and interpretable results
Design and deliver advanced dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights, forecasts, and scenarios to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, measure operational performance, and anticipate future trends
Partner with program managers, analysts, and client stakeholders to frame research questions, design analytic studies, and present findings in a clear, actionable manner
Document methodologies, ensure reproducibility of analyses, and contribute to analytic best practices across the team
Mentor junior analysts and data scientists in best practices for data science, forecasting, and statistical modeling
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred)
5+ years of professional experience in data science or advanced analytics, with proven expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience building and deploying time series and forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, SARIMAX, Prophet, machine learning-based forecasting methods)
Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data environments
Strong data visualization skills with Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to clean, manage, and optimize large, complex datasets
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Benefits
competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses
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