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Data Scientist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 155000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Data Scientist
We need an experienced Data Scientist at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller. This office manages the budget and financial accountability behind the programs that recruit pay train and care for the people of the Department of War (DoW) and reliable data is how leadership demonstrates where every dollar this role you will design build and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytical workflows that transform complex DoW datasets into reliable actionable insights. You will use Databricks Python Spark SQL and distributed-compute tools to automate ingestion enforce data quality validate integrity and integrate structured and semi-structured data across mission systems. Working with cross-functional teams you will translate requirements into governed data products troubleshoot ETL issues improve processing efficiency and deliver dashboards models and decision-support artifacts that strengthen reconciliation reporting and enterprise analytics. This is a full-time fully remote opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
COMPENSATION
We need an experienced Data Scientist at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller. This office manages the budget and financial accountability behind the programs that recruit pay train and care for the people of the Department of War (DoW) and reliable data is how leadership demonstrates where every dollar this role you will design build and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytical workflows that transform complex DoW datasets into reliable actionable insights. You will use Databricks Python Spark SQL and distributed-compute tools to automate ingestion enforce data quality validate integrity and integrate structured and semi-structured data across mission systems. Working with cross-functional teams you will translate requirements into governed data products troubleshoot ETL issues improve processing efficiency and deliver dashboards models and decision-support artifacts that strengthen reconciliation reporting and enterprise analytics. This is a full-time fully remote opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design build and maintain scalable end-to-end data pipelines and analytical workflows supporting DoW mission data
- Develop ETL and data-transformation processes using Databricks Python Spark SQL and distributed-compute tools
- Automate data ingestion transformation reconciliation and downstream delivery across multiple source systems
- Implement data-quality controls validation frameworks schema enforcement anomaly detection and integrity checks
- Integrate structured and semi-structured datasets while applying business rules to ensure accurate governed data products
- Troubleshoot ETL issues and pipeline failures identify root causes and implement effective remediations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable analytical solutions
- Improve data-processing efficiency and reliability across enterprise analytics workflows
- Develop dashboards models and decision-support artifacts that support reconciliation reporting and mission-critical analysis
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) to ten (10) years of directly related experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist
- Hands-on expertise with Databricks Python Spark SQL and distributed-compute tools for ETL and data transformation
- Demonstrated ability to build maintain and optimize end-to-end data pipelines with strong data-quality controls
- Experience implementing validation frameworks schema enforcement anomaly detection and other data-quality techniques
- Experience integrating structured and semi-structured datasets from multiple systems and applying business rules for governed downstream delivery
- Ability to automate ingestion transformation and reconciliation workflows using Python scripts SQL logic and Databricks orchestration
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills including the ability to diagnose pipeline failures and propose remediations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with DoW datasets financial data structures and audit-support environments
- Familiarity with Delta Lake Unity Catalog Auto Loader Streaming or similar enterprise data-governance and cataloging tools
- Proficiency building dashboards or analytical data products using Qlik Tableau or similar visualization platforms
- Experience developing data-quality monitoring systems hash-based integrity checks or automated validation logic aligned to compliance requirements
- Background in cloud data environments such as AWS S3 distributed storage or external tables
EDUCATION
- B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a relevant field
LOCATION
- Remote - Full telework
CLEARANCE
- Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required
CLIENT
- Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller - Booz Allen Hamilton subcontract
WORK HOURS
- Full-time position
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility - W2
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $140000 - $155000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health dental and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
As a nation-wide provider of high-tech professionals, West 4th Strategy arms federal agencies and prime contractors with empowered professionals in data analytics, cybersecurity, systems integration, infrastructure management, and program management.
