Senior Data Scientist

You Are

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across our organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building and validating analytical models using large, structured datasets, with a proven track record of improving business and operational outcomes through data-driven insights and model-based recommendations. This role requires the ability to partner effectively with data and software engineers, as well with design and product owners, to deploy and support production-ready solutions that scale in enterprise environments.

The Work

You will work on high-volume, high-visibility products under the Department of Education, including the Student Aid Digital Experience and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, where your contributions will directly impact millions of students and borrowers nationwide. You will be responsible for translating complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across both technical and non-technical stakeholder groups. Excellence in communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences-from engineering teams to executive leadership-is essential for this role.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where data quality, model reliability, and business impact are paramount. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor junior team members, and shape the data science strategy for critical business operations.

Here's What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of industry experience
• Experience with technical skills in statistical analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation, with hands-on experience across modern data platforms and analytics tools including Databricks, Google Analytics, Salesforce, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within technology-driven federal organizations and/or leading organizations leveraging AI analytic systems (e.g. machine learning, big data analysis), with demonstration of exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: establishing, building or contributing to complex data science programs
• Federal experience with specialization in a specific agency or sector demonstrating knowledge of federal data systems, tooling, and use cases

Bonus Points If

• Masters' degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, IT Systems, or a related technical or quantitative field
• Strong communications skills with background executing writing, briefings, presentations and trainings to senior government officials or equivalent
• Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Excellent people management and relationship development skills

The Extras

• US Citizenship Required

Pay and benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$153,300—$295,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.