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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