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Lead Consultant Data Scientist
Arlington, Virginia, United States, Remote Flexible
Actively hiring, first seen by us 1 day ago- Pay
USD 141,000–200,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Pay Range $141,000—$200,000 USD Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.
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Listed location: Arlington, Virginia, United States, Remote Flexible
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Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full-time
From the employer’s posting
What you’ll work on
Full postingLead design and execution of data science projects
Partner with client stakeholders to shape data-driven strategies
Apply and refine machine learning and predictive models
Guide deployment of predictive models into business applications
Present findings and recommendations to executives
From the employer’s posting
Lead the design and execution of data science projects
Partner with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven strategies.
Apply and refine machine learning and predictive modeling techniques to solve complex business problems.
Guide the deployment and integration of predictive models into business applications.
Present findings and recommendations to executives
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 6+ years of predictive analytics with Python, R, or Scala
- 6+ years writing complex SQL for data extraction and transformation
- Extensive machine learning experience, including deep learning and NLP
- Experience with large-scale platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, and cloud
- Experience leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists
Qualification wording
6+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala.
6+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP.
Expertise in working with large-scale data platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-based solutions.
Strong background in leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists.
Posting record
Report an errorActively hiringFirst seen by us 1 day ago, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Nov 13, 20261 day ago
- Recorded sightings
- 2
- Last seen by us
- Nov 14, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 1
Early. Similar jobs usually come down between day 8 and day 60.
At Excella, jobs usually come down by about day 40.
From 11,861 similar postings that came down, and 7 of Excella’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Excella is hiring
3 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Hiring is picking up
- Takes jobs down at a usual pace
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- Python
- R
- Scala
- SQL
- Hadoop
- Spark
Where the posting names them
Qualifications: - 6+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala. - 6+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
- 6+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala. - 6+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation. - Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP.
- Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP. - Expertise in working with large-scale data platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-based solutions. - Strong background in leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists.
Your next step
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Has Excella posted this job before?
Yes. We’ve followed one other Lead Consultant Data Scientist job there since July 2026. It came down after 12 days.
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
Excella is a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities. We believe the key to helping clients challenge the status quo and reach new heights lies in our talented people. That’s why we’re committed to developing talent and providing opportunities for career growth at every stage. Join our collaborative team dedicated to solving complex problems with sustainable solutions while building your future as a leader. At Excella, you’re empowered to make lasting impact, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s mission successes.
- Workplace locations look different for everyone. Excellians are a distributed workforce and whether you're working from your home office or a client site, we support a flexible work/life integration regardless of your location.
- We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
- Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day.
- Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
- Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
- With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work.
- We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications.
- We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.
Overview
Lead Data Scientists at Excella drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices. They provide strategic leadership in data science projects, mentor team members, and influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of data science projects, ensuring high-impact analytics solutions.
- Partner with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven strategies.
- Oversee data acquisition and integration, ensuring data quality and reliability.
- Apply and refine machine learning and predictive modeling techniques to solve complex business problems.
- Guide the deployment and integration of predictive models into business applications.
- Develop and implement strategies for optimizing model performance and monitoring over time.
- Present findings and recommendations to executives, translating complex data concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Mentor and support junior and senior team members in data science methodologies and best practices.
- Influence data governance and best practices within the organization.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, or Scala.
- 6+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
- Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques, including deep learning and NLP.
- Expertise in working with large-scale data platforms, including Hadoop, Spark, and cloud-based solutions.
- Strong background in leading data science teams and mentoring junior data scientists.
- Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
- Experience leading projects within Agile Scrum frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to drive decision-making based on data insights.
- Familiarity with DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and its application in analytics.
- Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying up to date on emerging data science technologies.
This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary that Excella reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top or bottom of the range.
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus in addition to the base salary. This variable pay opportunity is dependent upon the attainment of shared firmwide goals and objectives as determined by Excella’s Executive Team. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Should your experience and knowledge qualify you for a different position or title within Excella, we may consider you for positions that better align with your qualifications. In that case, we will provide the range for those positions as well.
Pay Range
$141,000—$200,000 USD
Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.
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- Pay
Pay Range $141,000—$200,000 USD Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.
- Location & working pattern
Arlington, Virginia, United States, Remote Flexible
Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.
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