Data Scientist
Accenture Federal Services · Chantilly, VA
- Junior
- Full-time
- Posted 2026-10-02
- Confirmed live on 13 October 2026
Job description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist to support the maintenance and implementation of the data architecture for program-related data. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in designing, maintaining, and optimizing data backend workflows, enabling seamless data operations across security domains and systems while ensuring compliance with data standards. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions and ensure the integrity and availability of critical data pipelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and implement data architecture to support program data requirements.
• Manage data backend workflows to facilitate secure and efficient data operations across systems and security domains.
• Ensure compliance with data standards while handling diverse data formats and interfaces.
• Leverage APIs to query systems and facilitate data migration.
• Develop, sustain, and monitor operational data pipelines to support program needs.
Required Qualifications:
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases and cloud architectures.
• Experience in programming languages and libraries such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Experience leveraging APIs for system queries and data migration.
• Experience in developing, sustaining, and monitoring data pipelines to support various data formats and interfaces.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with data enterprise solutions.
• Familiarity with implementing processes, standards, and tools based on the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise (SAFe).
• Experience in developing dynamic visualizations to monitor operational availability, data currency, and volumetrics.
Security Requirements:
• TS/SCI level clearance or higher required
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$120,400—$234,700 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which h
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