Sr. Data Scientist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

**This position is contingent upon contract award**.

Location details: This role is anticipated to be fully remote but may require travel. The exact location and on-site requirements will be confirmed at a later time.

Evans is hiring a Sr. Data Scientist resource to support a contract for personnel and readiness employing significant and complex military or defense-related systems that are developed, managed, and/or utilized by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). These systems may be large-scale projects involving advanced technologies and substantial investments. They can include various components such as security systems, communication systems, surveillance systems, or other capabilities aimed at enhancing security and military readiness and effectiveness.

The Sr. Data Scientist leads the development of advanced analytics solutions to solve complex business and operational challenges. This role involves designing and deploying machine learning models, conducting statistical analyses, and transforming data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses.
• Translate business problems into data science solutions and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Lead data exploration, feature engineering, and model validation efforts.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and domain experts to ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Present insights and recommendations through dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and best practices in data science and AI.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and ethical standards.

Requirements:

• Prior DoD and/or military experience is highly .
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (Ph.D. ).
• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming .
• Experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Plotly).

The Evans Experience

Evans Consulting is a growing management consulting firm, primarily in the federal contracting space, with over 25 years of experience. We employ a dynamic team, delivering human-centered change that works. Our success comes from developing humble, trusted-advisor relationships with diverse clients and by delivering innovative services and solutions. We celebrate our values of delighting clients, exhibiting leadership, fostering commitment, and ensuring corporate health every day.

To work at Evans is to join a community of ambitious, intelligent, humble, thoughtful, and supportive professionals who care about each other and the work we do. Evans creates a unique employee experience by leveraging our collaborative and people-focused nature to innovate and create out-of-the-box and forward-thinking solutions.

If this type of work environment motivates and excites you, then you’ll fit right in.

We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:

• Supporting Work-Life Integration
• Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
• Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans’ Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with ADA. If you are an individual with a and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to HR at evansconsulting.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , status as a protected veteran or any other statuses protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international laws.

Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your and prevent fraud.

Compensation

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Evans’s total compensation package for employees.