Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Join the growing team at Significance, Inc. as a Senior Data Scientist! This position requires an Active Secret clearance and offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional on-site work in New Cumberland, PA. The Senior Data Scientist leads the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions within the Advana Mercury environment, supporting audit remediation, reconciliation, automated reporting, and enterprise inventory management. This role architects end-to-end pipelines, ensures compliance with DoD standards, and mentors junior staff to strengthen analytic capabilities across the enterprise.
Join the growing team at Significance, Inc. as a Senior Data Scientist! This position requires an Active Secret clearance and offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional on-site work in New Cumberland, PA. The Senior Data Scientist leads the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions within the Advana Mercury environment, supporting audit remediation, reconciliation, automated reporting, and enterprise inventory management. This role architects end-to-end pipelines, ensures compliance with DoD standards, and mentors junior staff to strengthen analytic capabilities across the enterprise.
Required Skills:
Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of professional data science experience, with 5+ years supporting federal or DoD programs.
Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
Strong experience integrating AI/ML into ERP systems, BI dashboards, and financial systems.
Proficiency with cloud-native deployments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov, Kubernetes, Docker).
Active Secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
Ph.D. in a related discipline.
Experience with audit remediation, reconciliation, or ERP financial modules.
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards (IL4/IL5, NIST 800-53, FISMA).
Experience building RAG-enabled LLM solutions in Advana or other government enclaves.
Prior leadership of cross-functional AI/ML delivery teams.
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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