Job Details

Overview

Acuity is looking for a Data Scientist to help shape next-generation cloud and analytics solutions that transform complex data into actionable intelligence for our clients.

Acuity is a digital strategy and technology consulting firm that serves federal agencies with critical missions. Our experts support projects in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to help protect our national interests and keep people safe. If you have technical experience and a passion for making a difference, we might be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, design, and delivery of advanced analytics solutions that create measurable, data-driven value for internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership across the entire analytics lifecycle, including opportunity scoping, architecture design, model development, validation, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Build, train, and operationalize predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive models using statistical and machine learning methods to produce reliable, actionable intelligence.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business leaders to align analytical outputs with enterprise priorities and translate complex findings into clear, high-impact decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience designing, developing, and delivering advanced analytics solutions within enterprise or federal data environments.
• Demonstrated mastery in applying machine learning, statistical modeling, and data science methodologies to large-scale, high-dimensional, and mission-critical data sets.
• Deep expertise in quantitative analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, deep learning, and optimization techniques to derive actionable business and operational insights.
• Extensive hands-on experience operating in Agile delivery environments to rapidly prototype, validate, and deploy scalable, production-ready analytics solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in two or more programming languages (Python, R, PySpark, or SQL) and demonstrated experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, distributed computing frameworks, and modern data platforms such as Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Prior experience leveraging AWS for machine learning and analytics workloads preferred.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Suitability clearance.

About Acuity:

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

Why Choose Acuity?

• Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword - it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox - it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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