Principal Data Scientist

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to collaborate with product design and engineering teams to develop an understanding of needs.

The candidate will research and devise innovative statistical models for data analysis. In this role, you will communicate findings to all stakeholders.

The Principal Data Scientist will enable smarter business processes by using analytics for meaningful insights. You will keep current with technical and industry developments.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code : TCS077, T5, Band 8 - Serve as lead data strategist to identify and integrate new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities and work closely with the engineering team in the development of data products.

• Execute analytical experiments to help solve problems across various domains and industries. - Identify relevant data sources and sets to mine for client business needs and collect large structured and unstructured datasets and variables.
• Devise and utilize algorithms and models to mine big-data stores; perform data and error analysis to improve models; clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns and interpret data with clear objectives in mind. - Implement analytical models in production by collaborating with software developers and machine-learning engineers.

Minimum Requirements TCS077, T5, Band 8 - 5+ years of experience in data science. - Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.

• Advanced experience in pattern recognition and predictive modeling. - Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (ex : Java / Python, SAS).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group that has several concurrent projects. Preferred Skills : - 2+ years of Project Management experience.
• Professional Certification. #techjobs #LI-PN1 EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary $ 180,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 220,000.00 *