> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2769197-senior-data-scientist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2769197-senior-data-scientist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Scientist - **Company:** Strategic Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Stata, Data Processing, Scripting, Data Ingestion, Information Technology - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usbad8b08d12938b39d1f58d88f60e6384 ## About the Role Brief Overview of Position:Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking candidates for a Data Scientist role to support a federal client where we are focused on delivering innovative operations and solutions through proven successful methods. The Senior Data Scientist supports data engineering, analytics, data processing, workload optimization, and development of reusable analytical assets supporting FTC investigations, litigation support, rulemaking, research, and economic analysis activities. Responsibilities:Develop analytics workflows.Support large-scale data analysis initiatives.Validate analytical outputs.Support: Data ingestion, Data transformation, Data staging, ETL/ELT processingDevelop: Python scripts, R modules, SQL solutions, SAS processes, Stata-based analytical supportCreate reusable: SOPs, Workflows, Notebooks, Scripts, DocumentationMinimum QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fieldMaster's degree preferred in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related discipline.Minimum 5 years of analytics experience.Experience working with large data sets.Experience using: Python, R, SQL, SAS, StataPreferred SkillsApache SparkDatabricksData Lake architecturesAzure analytics services ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Intermediate Bitcoin Script](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/25-intermediate-bitcoin-script) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)