Accenture

Data Scientist/Application Developer (Secret cleared)

Accenture$100K — $203K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship (no dual citizenship) is mandatory.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
  • Extensive experience in data science and analytics, including EDA and statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency in Python and analytics libraries like pandas and PySpark.
  • Experience with AI/ML modeling tools such as scikit-learn and NLP frameworks like spaCy.
  • Demonstrated ability in building production-grade analytics solutions and interactive dashboards.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct data discovery and perform exploratory data analysis on diverse data types.
  • Execute data cleansing, normalization, aggregation, and modeling processes.
  • Design and develop analytic applications in Palantir Foundry, including dashboards and interactive workflows.
  • Implement advanced analytics techniques, including regression and A/B testing.
  • Integrate AI/ML functionalities (e.g., LLMs, NLP) into analytics workflows.
  • Produce clear visualizations to support decision-making at various levels.
  • Engage in Agile/Scrum practices to optimize solution delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness options.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities through training and mentoring.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and data platforms.
  • Supportive team environment encouraging innovative thinking.
Full Job Description
The work:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct data discovery and exploratory data analysis across structured and unstructured data
  • Perform data cleansing, normalization, aggregation, and modeling
  • Design and build analytic applications in Palantir Foundry, including dashboards and interactive workflows
  • Apply advanced analytics and statistical methods such as regression, clustering, hypothesis testing, and A/B testing
  • Develop and embed AI/ML capabilities (LLMs, NLP, RAG/GraphRAG) into analytic workflows
  • Create clear visualizations and metrics to support executive and operational decision-making
  • Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to rapidly iterate on solutions
  • Communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Here is what you need:

  • US Citizen (No dual citizenship)
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required
  • Strong experience in data science and analytics, including EDA, data wrangling, modeling, and statistical analysis
  • Proficiency in Python and related analytics/pipeline libraries (pandas, polars, PySpark)
  • Experience with AI/ML and statistical modeling tools (scikit-learn, statsmodels, Prophet; NLP tools such as spaCy or NLTK)
  • Experience building production-grade analytics solutions (apps, dashboards, notebooks)
  • Experience with data visualization using Python libraries or BI tools (matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik)
  • Comfort working in a dynamic Agile/Scrum environment with evolving requirements
  • Strong communication skills for presenting insights to non-technical audiences
  • Background in statistics, mathematics, operations research, or applied sciences
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or similar data platforms

Preferred experience:

  • Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry (pipelines, transforms, Workshop, Ontologies, AIP)
  • Experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, NLP, RAG, or GraphRAG
  • Experience developing rapid analytic demos with Streamlit
  • Familiarity with model deployment and ML/AI serving architectures
  • Exposure to TypeScript
  • Experience with data platform operations, monitoring, or optimization
  • Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines supporting analytic applications


As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$100,200-$203,100 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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