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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Scientist - **Company:** Motor City Sales & Service - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,200.0 - $194,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, D3.Js, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7fd0f6a6-f6dc-4348-bb3b-7dcadf9d6b42 ## About the Role * Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Academic background in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically. * Experience in designing and implementing predictive models and analytics. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to link technical results to the business domain. * Demonstrated expertise with programming languages, preferably Python and/or R. * Experience with using Large Language Models to accelerate workflows. * Experience with data engineering and data querying languages such as SQL. * Experience linking data to business processes, concepts and outcomes. * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a IRS-Suitability. * This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site, * Experience serving as a technical lead for multidisciplinary teams, including setting technical direction, defining tasking across multiple competencies, resolving complex analytical issues, and ensuring the quality and rigor of teamwork products. * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js. * Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal financial ecosystem and/or tax administration ecosystem, e.g., payment integrity, compliance processes, taxpayer service, IRS technology and infrastructure. * Familiarity with data architecture and data management concepts and strategies, such as the data lifecycle, data stewardship and governance. * Experience with data management and governance, such as designing data standards and models. * Experience developing LLM-enabled applications and agentic frameworks. ## Description MITRE's Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization (CGEM) works across US Treasury, Commerce, and Veterans Affairs. These agencies affect every household in the country; our job is to make them more effective. The Tax and Data Analytics department (P823) is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our team, located in McLean, VA. As a key member of our data analytics team, the Lead Data Scientist will help the Federal Treasury & Tax Administration Division (FT&TA) shape and execute its vision for supporting the Treasury and its bureaus in their need to use data science, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to achieve mission goals. Roles & Responsibilities: * Serve as technical leader for data science and AI efforts supporting Treasury and tax administration missions. * Provide task leadership or project leadership to small functional teams to drive outcomes and oversee tasking. * Work with government sponsors, domain experts, and project teams to translate complex mission needs into well-defined analytical questions and technical approaches. * Apply data science concepts, e.g., machine learning, statistical inference, to solve financial ecosystem tax administration problems. * Select and develop appropriate analytical methods and techniques for the problem at hand. * Develop actionable insights based on analysis across multiple structured and unstructured data sources. * Be knowledgeable of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to data science. * Perform across a broad range of assignments. * Work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations. * Work onsite at MITRE's McLean location or at a US Government location in the Washington, DC region 50% of the time. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)