About the role

Role

Data Scientist (Remote, anywhere in the Continental US). You will build and deploy data science solutions that improve public service delivery, operational transparency, and provide actionable insights for agencies.

Day-to-Day Impact

Improve predictive models for processing timelines and generate personalized status updates for end users
Develop and deploy models for new service areas aligned to agency priorities
Expand intelligent help agent capabilities via integration with external data sources and applications
Perform data cleaning/scrubbing to ensure unstructured data is accurate, appropriate, and safe for public-facing use
Analyze customer signals (including biometric or behavioral) to identify reliable identity verification indicators
Design and maintain ETL pipelines to move from transactional systems to citizen-centric data models
Communicate results via visualizations, reports, and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with policy, engineering, and operations teams to meet mission goals and regulatory requirements
Support data governance, ethical AI, and responsible data use in government settings
Contribute to Agile workflows and continuous delivery of data science capabilities

Requirements (Essential)

3+ years experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning
Proficiency in Python for analysis, modeling, and pipelines (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy)
Strong experience with structured and unstructured data, including cleaning and feature engineering
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases; familiarity with ETL
Strong understanding of predictive modeling and statistical methods
Ability to handle sensitive data securely and in a compliant manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Agile / iterative development

Nice to Have (Kudos)

Experience with federal government datasets/projects
Familiarity with chatbots, intelligent agents, or API integration
Exposure to biometric data or identity verification systems
Cloud experience in secure environments with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and responsible AI
Security clearance (preferred)

Additional Notes

U.S. Citizen required due to the nature of the role.

About Data Surge

Data Surge is a consulting-focused technology company serving the services industry with expertise in big data, machine learning, and software modernization. The company works on high-impact projects for government services, emphasizing collaboration, curiosity, customer centricity, and employee wellness.

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