Federal - Data Scientist - Expert

Job description

Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Chantilly, VA

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

We believe that great outcomes are everything. It's what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the world's leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fast—the first time. So, you can deliver what matters most.

Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we bring over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 7,200 dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nation's priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve and protect.

Job Description:

· Manage, architect and analyze big data in order to build data driven insights and high impact data models.
· Create a value chain to help address the challenges of acquiring data, evaluating its value, distilling & analyzing.
· Examine data from multiple sources and share insights which provide competitive advantage.
· Contribute to assets/offerings and thought leadership.
· Act as Subject Matter Expert in area of expertise and enhance Accenture's marketplace reputation.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Expert Skill Level
·  10+ years of related experience
·  Knowledge of individual, organizational, technological, or transnational issues of national security concern
·  Prior experience working with the IC and methodological experience in some of the following areas: relationships and discovery, situational awareness, systems modeling, and business analytics
·  Knowledge of appropriate analytic methods and methodological tools in three areas: applied mathematics, computer programming, and visualization
·  Knowledge of Python and some of the following software/tools: SQL, R, Hadoop, Spark, Java, C/C++, Git, Bash, Tableau, ArcGIS, Unix commands
·  Knowledge of research designs
·  Knowledge of collection methods, capabilities, and tasking process
·  Familiarity with project management concepts and principles
Preferred Skills:
·  Intellectual curiosity; creativity and innovation to go beyond current tools and deliver the best solution to complex problems
·  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
·  Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions
·  Ability to develop comprehensive software applications, as needed
·  Ability to translate complex technical findings into an easily understood narrative in graphical, verbal, or written form
·  Ability to multitask and change focus quickly as demands change
·  Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
·  Ability to establish and maintain internal and external professional networks including subject matter experts, collectors, and decision makers that are necessary to carry out tasks or projects
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Accenture is a Federal Contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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