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
In this role, you will perform in-depth file & data analysis using statistical and quantitative methods, develop visualizations that support decision-making, and build software tools to monitor and manage data pipeline activities. You will work with a wide range of data formats, apply advanced analytic techniques, and contribute to the development of automated systems that enhance data processing and insight generation.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct data analysis using statistical and quantitative approaches.
• Create visualizations that communicate trends, patterns, and insights to support decision-making.
• Develop software solutions that improve monitoring, automation, and management of data pipeline tasks.
• Process and transform complex datasets to produce actionable, data-driven insights.
• Perform data manipulation and execute extract, transform, and load (ETL) procedures.
• Work with various database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Collaborate on projects involving AI/ML technologies and modern data systems.
Required Skills & Experience
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Proficiency working with multiple data file types, image files, including geospatial formats, JSON, XML, and others.
• Strong background in quantitative analysis, data visualization, and processing complex datasets.
• Hands-on experience with ETL workflows and data manipulation techniques.
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Development experience using Python and additional languages for data cleaning, transformation, and automation.
Desired Skills
• Experience applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms to extract information from documents.
• Background in enterprise-level Computer Vision, automated data collection, automated reporting, and data standardization best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative analysis.
• Familiarity with analytic techniques such as classification, regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction, and causal modeling.
Clearance Requirements
• TS/SCI or higher clearance level 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, rac
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