Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist - United States - 42119 - Maximus

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Senior Data Scientist

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Job Posting Title

Senior Data Scientist

Date

Friday, July 17, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

This position requires active secret clearance. The Senior Data Scientist will support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program in identifying and implementing innovative, valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families. The Senior Data Scientist will support all POTFF domains, providing consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives. This is a remote position preferably in Tampa, FL. This position is pending upon award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Expertly interpret results using a range of techniques, from basic data aggregation and statistical analysis to advanced data mining and pattern recognition. - Select crucial features, construct, and refine classifiers using cutting-edge machine learning techniques for enhanced performance - Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in data and analytics, providing guidance and expertise to peer analysts and operational stakeholders. - Identify the most suitable decision technology techniques to apply within various analytical frameworks. Examples of decision technology tools that may be employed include optimization, simulation, regression, decision trees, neural networks, cluster analysis, mixed models, and more. - Utilize appropriate statistical analysis and quantitative methods to thoroughly examine data, forecast future trends, and account for variability, particularly in generating and maintaining reliable predictions - Expand and refine MAXIMUS data collection procedures to encompass information crucial for building robust analytical systems. - Develop automated anomaly detection systems and consistently monitor model performance for continuous improvement. - Lead project management activities and facilitate team communication and strategy implementation (meetings, etc.) to ensure timely and efficient execution. - Stay abreast of emerging technologies and systems relevant to MAXIMUS initiatives, ensuring the continuous growth of the team's expertise. - Drive the execution of additional MAXIMUS areas of strategic interest, further enhancing the organization's capabilities and impact.

- Mines and analyzes complex and unstructured data sets using advanced statistical methods for use in data driven decision making. - Performs research, analysis, and modeling on organizational data. - Develops and applies algorithms or models to key business metrics with the goal of improving operations or answering business questions. - Provides findings and analysis for use in decision making. - Performs work with a high degree of latitude. - Handles the most complex issues. - Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter. - Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group. - May act as a lead or first-level supervisor

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 7+ Years - BS, MS (preferred), or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, - Machine Learning or a related field. - 7+