Data Scientist

4 weeks ago

Reston, United States Empower AI Inc. Full time
Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

 Position Overview:

This role is integral to our federal services initiatives, focusing on leveraging data science, machine learning, and AI to deliver innovative solutions for federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, leadership experience, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive real-world impact. As a leader on the team, you will guide both technical and strategic aspects of AI projects. US Citizenship is required. This is a hybrid role, so must be able to work at our Reston, Virginia office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead AI and data science initiatives aimed at solving mission-critical problems for federal agencies (e.g., predictive analytics, automation, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency).
  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models, advanced analytics solutions, and data-driven decision systems that align with government needs.
  • Work closely with federal clients, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand agency-specific challenges and opportunities.
  • Develop and implement data strategies that support the government’s digital modernization goals, improving efficiencies and delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Mentor and manage junior data scientists, providing technical guidance and career development support.
  • Collaborate with AI engineers and software developers to integrate models into operational systems for scalable impact.
  • Ensure compliance with government data policies and regulations, such as FedRAMP and other security frameworks.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest research, tools, and techniques in data science and AI, applying them to solve complex problems in the public sector.
  • Contribute to the company's AI Services strategy, providing thought leadership and helping to expand AI capabilities for government impact.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that transform government operations and services.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment, driving AI and digital modernization initiatives.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for career growth and advancement within our expanding AI Services team.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field preferred; a Master’s degree with significant experience will also be considered.
  • US Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
  • 5+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles, with a demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead projects.
  • Experience performing data science and analytics in the ITSM space is required - specifically experience with IT System Architecture and Data Sources, Predictive Analytics, and knowledge of ITSM tools like ServiceNow, JIRA etc.
  • Strong background in developing and deploying machine learning models, including experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, NLP, and deep learning.
  • Proven track record of applying data science techniques to solve real-world problems, particularly in government or regulated industries.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for data analysis and model development.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data infrastructure tools.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and security practices within federal environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with large-scale data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working on government contracts or projects, especially within the federal sector.
  • Familiarity with federal data standards, such as NIST, FedRAMP, and other security requirements.
  • Expertise in AI ethics, fairness, and bias mitigation, especially in the context of government use cases.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:• Sitting for long periods• Ambulate throughout an office

• Ambulate between several buildings

About Empower AI

It is the policy of Empower Al to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. In addition, we affirm that all compensation, benefits, company-sponsored training, educational assistance, social, and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Empower Al is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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