About the Role
Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist to support enterprise data and analytics initiatives for a federal client. The role involves leveraging expertise in AI/ML development, advanced analytics, and automation to deliver mission-focused, scalable, and secure solutions, providing technical leadership, developing predictive and prescriptive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on analytics and AI/ML solutions.
- Develop and deploy machine learning models and predictive analytics.
- Use Python, Anaconda, and Jupyter notebooks for modeling and prototyping.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers to integrate models with data pipelines.
- Support data governance activities (tagging, metadata management, and secure sharing).
- Develop RPA solutions to automate business processes.
- Evaluate and recommend analytics products to ensure mission alignment.
- Communicate findings through dashboards, visualizations, and technical reports.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance (required).
- Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
- 4+ years of professional experience in data science and AI/ML.
- Strong expertise in Python, Jupyter, and Anaconda.
- Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
- Experience with RPA tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Python-based).
- Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Local residency in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC.
Skills
- AI/ML development
- Advanced analytics
- Automation
- Python
- SQL
- Modern AI/ML frameworks
- RPA tools
- Jupyter notebooks
- Anaconda
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Scikit-learn
- UiPath
- Automation Anywhere
- Databricks
- Apache Spark
Location
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Washington DC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years of professional experience in data science and AI/ML
Education Level
- Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
Benefits
- Great benefits package
- Excellent training and career development opportunities
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous compensation package
About the Company
- Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government.
- We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success.
- We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW.
- Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape.
- We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
- Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
- Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
Equal Opportunity
- Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
