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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Science Consultant (Hybrid) - **Company:** The Summit - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cluster Analysis, Continuous Integration, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Github, R (Programming Language), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Standard Sql, Tableau (Software), Software Organization, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, GitHub Copilot, Gitlab, Git, Git Flow, AWS Glue, Data Analytics, Maintaining Code, Data Management, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7d8827345be95449 ## About the Role * S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance * 5+ years total experience in data science including data preprocessing, data visualization, statistical techniques and concepts, and data management. * Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) in conjunction with strong Python and/or R programming skills to accelerate data analysis, analytical workflow development, and visualization while validating results. * 4+ years of experience programming in Python and/or R, including the ability to review, modify, and validate code. * 2+ years of consulting experience with project management skills. * Experience developing analytical solutions in cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Azure), including data storage, ETL pipelines, and cloud-based analytics services. * Experience using version control (e.g., Git). * Bachelor's degree. Preferred Skills * SQL * Experience with cloud-native-data platforms and services (e.g., Amazon S3, AWS Glue, Athena, Redshift, Azure Data Factory, etc.) * Experience deploying and maintaining code using Git-based workflows and CI/CD (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab pipelines, Azure DevOps) * Experience with machine learning techniques such as clustering, classification, or anomaly detection * Experience supporting data-driven decision making for government, regulatory, or policy organizations * Tableau ## Description We are committed to fostering a collaborative workplace built on diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and trust. At Summit, you'll find an environment that empowers you to grow, contribute meaningfully, and do your best work. We are seeking a Data Science Consultant / Senior Data Science Consultant to join our team, which partners with clients to transform complex data into actionable insights through modern analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision support. Successful candidates will be comfortable moving between exploratory data analysis, machine learning, cloud-based ETL development, and modern software development practices to deliver production-ready analytical solutions. Primary Duties * Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights from complex datasets. * Ability to translate ambiguous business or policy questions into structured analytical approaches and actionable insights. * Develop compelling data visualizations and communicate analytical findings through presentations, dashboards, and written summaries for technical and nontechnical audiences. * Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to solve business and policy problems, including segmentation, predictive modeling, and pattern detection. * Rapidly investigate emerging business questions through iterative data analysis and hypothesis testing. * Design scalable, repeatable analytics and data engineering workflows that support production-ready analytical solutions. * Mentor junior staff in data science and software development best practices. * Contribute to technical responses for data science proposals. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)