Job Description
Shape the Future of the Nation.
We are seeking a visionary Senior Data Scientist to lead our technical initiatives for the upcoming 2026 United States Census. In this high-impact role, you will architect robust data pipelines and predictive models essential for accurate population estimation and national planning.
Join us in Washington, D.C. to ensure the integrity of the data that shapes federal funding, congressional representation, and public policy. If you are passionate about leveraging big data to solve complex societal challenges, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced statistical algorithms for demographic forecasting and population estimation.
- Oversee the security architecture and data integrity protocols for sensitive census information.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate real-time data processing systems and cloud infrastructure.
- Design scalable data warehouses capable of handling petabytes of demographic information.
- Provide technical guidance on census methodologies and best practices to junior analysts and developers.
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation of data models to ensure compliance with federal standards.
Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in large-scale data projects, preferably within government or public sector.
- Expert proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Deep understanding of US Census methodologies, data privacy laws (HIPAA/GDPR), and confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.