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LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
23 days ago
Junior Data Scientist / Sr Analyst
OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, Data Analytics, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
OCT currently has an opening for a Junior Data Scientist to support an existing federal client with data analysis and predictive model development on the Databricks platform.
Day to day responsibilities include:
Data cleaning and ETL development with SQL and Python
Data analysis using SQL and Python
Building pipelines in Databricks
Building visualizations with Databricks
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Minimum B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar
Minimum 3 years of professional experience
Familiarity with FAIR principles, data governance, and AI ethics.
Hands-on experience with Databricks features such as Unity Catalog setup, privilege models, and workspace administration required.
Databricks certifications are preferred
Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Location: Hybrid, with 2 days/week in the McLean, VA office
Benefits
OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits
Salary Range: $80k - $100k commensurate with experience, skills, and education.
About OCT Consulting
OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.