Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: Remote
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required; Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance
Position Type: Contractor
Salary: $170,000-180,000
Position Overview
We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a federal agency. The Data Scientist will apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and responsible AI practices to guide strategic decision-making, evaluate domain data team products, and deliver mission-aligned solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, automation specialists, and agency stakeholders to advance Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (DAAI) initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work within a secure, enterprise-scale ecosystem (IDE/SURVEYOR, Collibra, Databricks, Enlighten BDP, Qlik) using cutting-edge AI/ML technologies to drive digital modernization, compliance readiness, and mission success.
Key Responsibilities
Analytics & Machine Learning
- Analyze structured and unstructured data from the agency’s Integrated Data Environment (IDE/SURVEYOR).
- Design, train, and validate predictive and prescriptive models using Python, R, and modern ML frameworks.
- Apply Responsible AI principles for bias mitigation, explainability, and auditability.
- Support domain data teams by evaluating and guiding analytics products and AI/ML solutions.
Generative & Applied AI
- Leverage AWS Bedrock and MLflow to operationalize foundation and generative models.
- Develop NLP, forecasting, anomaly detection, and other mission-focused models.
- Integrate models into agency systems via APIs and cloud-native platforms.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Translate analytic results into actionable insights, dashboards, and KPI applications in Qlik.
- Contribute to stakeholder deliverables such as reports, briefings, and communication products.
- Document workflows and results in Jupyter Notebooks for transparency and reproducibility.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure dataset and model governance using Collibra.
- Support compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508, and A&A processes including eMASS security assessments and POA&M tracking.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in data science, applied machine learning, or AI/ML development.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and Jupyter notebooks, with strong command of data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
- Experience with Databricks, MLflow, and Spark-based analytics.
- Strong ability to communicate technical findings to executive and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AWS Bedrock, Hugging Face, or comparable generative AI frameworks.
- Prior experience supporting federal government or regulated industry programs.
- Familiarity with Collibra, Enlighten BDP, and IDE/SURVEYOR environments.
- Understanding of responsible AI principles, model transparency, and data ethics.
Company DescriptionWorld Services, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a wide variety of IT services to support enterprises at every level. These include Management Consulting, Cloud Architecture, Software Development, Agile Implementation, Data Science and Analytics, Systems Engineering, Augmented Reality, and Cyber Security services. World Services commitment to a quality delivery of technology and services is backed by the ISO 9000 certified and CMMI Level 3 in Services and Development to ensure a quality framework of policies, tools, and procedures. This is one of the factors that allow our company as a ISO certified and CMMI Level 3 rated small business to deliver consistent, scalable solutions to the Federal, State and Local Government, healthcare, and commercial clients. Our quality processes ensure our customers receive shorter lead time, delivery reliability, and consistent, high-quality services and products.
Company Description
World Services, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a wide variety of IT services to support enterprises at every level. These include Management Consulting, Cloud Architecture, Software Development, Agile Implementation, Data Science and Analytics, Systems Engineering, Augmented Reality, and Cyber Security services. World Services commitment to a quality delivery of technology and services is backed by the ISO 9000 certified and CMMI Level 3 in Services and Development to ensure a quality framework of policies, tools, and procedures. This is one of the factors that allow our company as a ISO certified and CMMI Level 3 rated small business to deliver consistent, scalable solutions to the Federal, State and Local Government, healthcare, and commercial clients. Our quality processes ensure our customers receive shorter lead time, delivery reliability, and consistent, high-quality services and products.