Data Scientist / Data Analyst - Remote

Position summary: Sikich has a potential need for a Data Scientist to support our client. This role is contingent upon award of contract.

Responsibilities

Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques, including data visualization and mining tools.
Develop and implement data collection systems, analytics, and strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Acquire data from primary or secondary sources and maintain databases or data systems.
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Filter and clean data by reviewing and leveraging performance indicators to locate and analyze anomalies.
Work with management to recommend and prioritize business and information needs and identify new process improvement opportunities based on data analyses.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Minimum of 3 years of data analytics experience.
Proficiency with Tableau, Python, R, ACL, PowerBI, MATLAB.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Solutions‑focused mindset – ability to develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Impact & influence thinking – ability to gain support for ideas and motivate action without formal authority.

Preferred Experience

Identify gaps in improper payment data collection processes.
Provide analysis and recommendations to improve data collection, review, and modeling effectiveness.
Develop controls to ensure data quality and completeness.
Evaluate and recommend organization structure, methods, and procedures.

Professional Skills

Values driven – embody integrity, servant leadership, and a bias for action.
Uncompromising problem solver – identify opportunities and implement solutions.
Collaboration – build relationships across all levels and business units.
Integrity – follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & influence – relentlessly focused on making a difference and motivating others.

Compensation

In compliance with pay‑transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $98,000.00.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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Data Scientist/ Analyst- Remote