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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Acuity - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Information Technology Consulting, Data Files, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Computing Environment, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Pyspark, Optimization Algorithms, Data Analytics, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=51f50645dffd57d4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, * 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. ## Description 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. Why Acuity?: 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. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) ## 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) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)