Accenture
Data Scientist
$89K–$170K
Washington, DC +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship; must be a US Citizen.
About the job
Builds and maintains analytical and machine-learning models, transforms and analyzes data, creates visualizations, and collaborates with data engineers to support federal government missions.
What you'll do
- Analyze data to identify trends and anomalies and develop models using machine learning, AI, and statistical techniques.
- Use Python and SQL for data parsing, ETL, and analysis; create interactive dashboards and visualizations.
- Partner with data engineers on data requirements and research and test tools to solve problems.
What they ask for
- Experience building NLP or LLM solutions, or using GenAI tools.
- Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL.
- Hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, or Palantir.
- Must be a US Citizen; strong quantitative and analytical abilities and understanding of analytical model development are also required.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and implementing a custom Generative AI solution; cloud experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
- Federal-client experience, domain experience such as Cybersecurity or Fraud Detection, or an active security clearance.
Pay
$89,000 — $170,200 USD (base pay)
Tools
Python, pandas, PySpark, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, Palantir
AI focus
Develop and maintain machine-learning and AI models; experience with NLP, LLMs, or GenAI tools is required, and custom Generative AI solution experience is preferred.
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