
Senior Data Scientist (Remote) - GovCIO
Govcio • United States
No Relocation
Posted: September 15, 2026
Responsibilities
- Consult with internal clients and build data products / workflows to support critical operations
- Migrate and modernize clients’ workload from legacy environment to the cloud to realize quantifiable improvements
- Spearhead AI adoption with clients to drive business outcomes
- Create reference use cases with supporting tutorials, reference code, and training to drive the adoption of cloud tooling for concrete business results
- Host office hours to upskill clients
- Develop, train, and deploy machine learning to solve complex business problems
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline,+15 years experience (or commensurate experience).
- Proficient in Python and advanced SQL for data analysis
- 2+ years’ experience performing work on leading cloud platforms such as Databricks, Azure, AWS, and GCP
- Experience in the end-end data science workflow, from identifying datasets to production, and associated tooling (NumPy, SciPy, MLFlow)
- Solid understanding of traditional machine learning toolboxes
- Working knowledge of large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI workflow
- Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5+ years data scientist experience shipping multiple products in operation
- 2+ year experience in building visualized insights (dashboards and reports) supporting operational needs
- Prior experience using R / Stata / SAS
- Experience of refactoring of R / Stata / SAS codebase to Python
- Prior experience shipping products leveraging LLMs or AI agents
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:
- During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
- Camera must be on
- A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Interview Process Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
- During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
- Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years)
- Verification of your highest level of education
- Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate Discounts
- Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
- Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
- Referral Bonus Program
- Internal Mobility Program
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Environment