Staff Data Scientist

Job overview

The Staff Data Scientist role is hybrid, with work operating within the Eastern time zone, and compensation of $160,600–$175,000 per year. The position is contingent upon contract award. eSimplicity partners with government agencies to develop digital services and improve public well-being. As part of the Data & AI team, the role applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to complex datasets. It translates investigative and business questions into models and findings that support decision-making, while communicating results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain statistical, machine learning, and AI models
• analyze structured and unstructured data using Python, Pandas, and SQL
• develop analytical methods to identify patterns, anomalies, relationships, and risk
• work with stakeholders to shape analytical approaches
• develop natural language processing solutions
• create dashboards and visualizations
• document methods and results
• collaborate with data engineers and technical teams on cloud analytics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff data scientist

data science

machine learning

artificial intelligence

python

sql

natural language processing

predictive analytics

hybrid

eastern time zone

esimplicity

$160.6k–$175k/year

public trust clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• wellness and employee support programs.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance, an advanced degree or equivalent, and 10+ years of applied experience. Occasional travel is estimated at less than 5% per year.

About the employer

eSimplicity is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.