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Data Scientist
Annapolis Junction, MD
Open 3 months, first seen by us 111 days ago- Pay
USD 120,000–220,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $120,000—$220,000 USD What We Believe
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Work setup in the employer’s posting: Onsite
From the employer’s posting- Employment
- Not stated
Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Citizens only
Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance
What you’ll work on
Full postingTurn raw and complex datasets into clear insights and actionable intelligence
Work on challenging problems with a collaborative team for federal missions
From the employer’s posting
transforming complex data into actionable intelligence
working together to tackle challenging problems in a fast-paced and rewarding environment
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
- 3+ years programming with data analysis software (R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB)
- Experience with large-scale or complex datasets
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or D3
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Preferred experience
- Data science experience in AI/ML, cyber, or SIGINT
- Experience with graph-based algorithms and analytics
- Familiarity with production deployment of machine learning models
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field
Minimum of 3 years of experience programming with data analysis software such as: R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g.: Tableau, Power BI, D3, etc.)
Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance
Familiarity or experience doing data science within the context of AI/ML, Cyber, and/or SIGINT
Experience with graph-based algorithms and analytics
Familiarity with production-level deployment of machine learning models
Education & alternatives
What you'll need: - Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field - Minimum of 3 years of experience programming with data analysis software such as: R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
Posting record
Report an errorOpen 3 monthsWe first saw this posting 111 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Jul 25, 2026111 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 289
- Last seen by us
- Nov 6, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 111
Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 8 and day 60.
At Accenture Federal Services, jobs usually come down by about day 62.
From 11,783 similar postings that came down, and 85 of Accenture Federal Services’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Accenture Federal Services is hiring
88 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Data Scientist hiring has slowed
- Its jobs tend to stay up a long time
- 3% of open jobs were reposted
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- R
- SAS
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Where the posting names them
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field - Minimum of 3 years of experience programming with data analysis software such as: R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB - Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets
- Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g.: Tableau, Power BI, D3, etc.), dataset analysis and/or developing analytics Bonus Points if you have:
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Has Accenture Federal Services posted this job before?
Yes. We’ve followed 5 other Data Scientist jobs there since October 2026. All 5 are still up.
Large employers often post one title for several teams, so these can be separate openings.
About Accenture Federal Services
- People
- About 814,000 in 2026, up 4% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
- Company
- Listed as ACN.
- H-1B visas
- 294 approved for new hires in fiscal 2025.US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Layoff notices
- Notices this year and last cover 85 people. The latest was filed May 14, 2025.State WARN notices
Demand for Data Scientist roles
New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 4% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.
Each bar is one week of new postings. The darkest bars are the last 6 weeks.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
US government figures for data scientists
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $120,230
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.
Job description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Are you passionate about using data to solve complex puzzles and drive meaningful outcomes? AFS is looking for a Data Scientist to support our nation's most critical missions. If you love turning raw data into clear insights and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we'd love to connect with you!
As a Data Scientist at AFS, you will be at the heart of our mission, transforming complex data into actionable intelligence. You will join a team of curious and dedicated professionals, working together to tackle challenging problems in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience programming with data analysis software such as: R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
- Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g.: Tableau, Power BI, D3, etc.), dataset analysis and/or developing analytics
Bonus Points if you have:
- Familiarity or experience doing data science within the context of AI/ML, Cyber, and/or SIGINT
- Experience with graph-based algorithms and analytics
- Familiarity with production-level deployment of machine learning models
- Knowledge of data mining techniques specific to network logs or structured metadata
- Experience with cloud-based data analytics platforms
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies in data science projects
- Experience with automated feature engineering or model selection tools
- Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices in analytics
Clearance:
Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$120,000—$220,000 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
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- Pay
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $120,000—$220,000 USD What We Believe
- Location & working pattern
Annapolis Junction, MD
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- Work authorization
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.