Accenture
Data Scientist - SME
$110K–$214K
Chantilly, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
About the job
Leads data science and AI initiatives for intelligence and national security programs, turning complex data into mission-focused insights and operational solutions.
What you'll do
- Lead development and deployment of analytics, machine learning, predictive models, and Generative AI solutions, including RAG workflows.
- Analyze complex datasets, assess model performance, and monitor fairness, explainability, and accuracy.
- Communicate findings through visualizations and briefings, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and advise stakeholders.
What they ask for
- 10+ years in data science, advanced analytics, statistical modeling, or machine learning.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related quantitative discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience developing and deploying predictive analytics and data-driven solutions in production; proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
- US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance.
Pay
$109,500 — $213,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, R, SQL, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
AI focus
Develops and deploys Generative AI solutions, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG workflows, and AI-powered analytics; applies machine learning and predictive modeling.
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