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Senior Data Scientist (AI/ML Federal Finance and Audit) at Significanceinc

Significanceinc · New Cumberland, United States Of America · Hybrid

$180,000.00  -  $200,000.00

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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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