Data Scientist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to join a mission-driven federal IT consulting firm that delivers secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions and digital modernization services to U.S. government agencies, supporting complex programs across defense, aviation, healthcare, energy, and other critical public sector domains, located in Orlando, FL for a fully on-site role. The Data Scientist will apply statistical and data science techniques to analyze program performance, build and validate predictive models, generate actionable insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize data-driven solutions that enhance modernization and Agile delivery outcomes.

This role requires an active SECRET Clearance.

• Applies statistics and data science methods to develop insights, prototypes, and decision-support analyses that improve CPE-STRI program performance and modernization outcomes as well as supporting Agile Solution Implementation for providing proactive metrics analysis (e.g. Velocity and Capacity Forecasting)
• Works with senior data scientists and engineers to prepare data, run experiments, and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Key Responsibilities include:
  • Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and baseline model development.
  • Develop reproducible notebooks/scripts and document assumptions, methods, and results.
  • Support model validation, bias checks, and monitoring plans.
  • Collaborate with engineers to transition prototypes into deployable pipelines where appropriate.

• 5 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with Python/R and common statistical/ML libraries; comfortable communicating analytic results.
• Familiarity with data ethics, validation, and reproducibility practices.
  
  Active SECRET clearance
• Desired
  
  Skills:
  • Exposure to operational datasets and performance metrics in DoD or large enterprise contexts
  • Experience with visualization tools to communicate results
  • Experience working with protected data and RBAC

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 2/27. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.