Data Scientist
Remote, Anywhere in the Continental US
Due to the nature of the role, this position requires that you are a U.S. Citizen.
Data Surge is disrupting the services industry with cutting-edge technology that brings together the very best consultants from the big data, machine learning, and software modernization space.
At Data Surge, we value collaboration , curiosity , and being customer centric . Our team thrives on collective efforts, innovation, and a commitment to wellness , ensuring employees are empowered to thrive professionally and personally.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist to support data-driven innovation across government services. In this role, you will work on high-impact projects that enhance public service delivery, improve operational transparency, and empower agencies with actionable insights.
This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy applying data science to meaningful real-world challenges, working with sensitive datasets, and building solutions that serve diverse communities nationwide.
Day-to-Day Impact
- Contribute to the enhancement of predictive models that estimate processing timelines for public service requests and deliver personalized status updates to end users.
- Support the development and deployment of models across new service areas, based on agency priorities.
- Collaborate with teams to expand the capabilities of intelligent help agents through integration with external data sources and applications.
- Implement data cleaning and scrubbing strategies to ensure unstructured data is accurate, appropriate, and safe for public-facing use.
- Analyze customer data, including biometric or behavioral signals, to identify reliable identity verification indicators.
- Help design and maintain ETL pipelines to transition from transactional systems to customer- or citizen-centric data models.
- Communicate technical findings through visualizations, reports, or dashboards tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with policy, engineering, and operations teams to ensure analytics solutions align with mission goals and regulatory requirements.
- Support efforts around data governance, ethical AI, and responsible use of data in government settings.
- Participate in Agile workflows and contribute to continuous delivery of data science capabilities.
Essential Experience
- 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modeling, and pipeline development (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy).
- Solid experience working with structured and unstructured data, including data cleaning and feature engineering.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases; familiarity with ETL concepts.
- Strong understanding of predictive modeling and statistical methods.
- Ability to work with sensitive data in a secure, compliant manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for documenting analysis and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative project development methodologies.
Kudos If You Have
- Experience working with federal government datasets or projects
- Familiarity with chatbot technology, intelligent agents, or API integration.
- Exposure to working with biometric data or identity verification systems.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP in secure environments.
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks or responsible AI practices.
- Existing security clearance (preferred but not required).
Learn More
Data Surge offers a competitive compensation and total rewards package.
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Remote work environment
- PTO – Including holidays + your birthday
- 401(k) with 4% Match, immediately vested
- Growth and development opportunities
- Bonuses + more
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Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote