Data Scientist - Remote Opportunity

About the Company
Data Surge works in the services industry, bringing together consultants specializing in big data, machine learning, and software modernization. The company focuses on technology-driven solutions and values collaboration, curiosity, customer focus, and employee well-being.
About the Role
Data Surge is seeking a Data Scientist to support data-driven innovation across government services. This role involves developing and improving predictive models, working with structured and unstructured datasets, and helping government agencies use data to improve public service delivery and operational transparency.
You will collaborate with engineering, policy, and operations teams to develop practical analytics solutions that meet agency priorities and regulatory requirements. The work includes predictive modeling, data preparation, identity verification analysis, ETL pipeline development, and support for intelligent help agents. The position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the continental United States. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Key Responsibilities
•Contribute to predictive models that estimate processing timelines for public service requests and provide personalized status updates to end users.
•Support the development and deployment of models across new service areas in line with government agency priorities.
•Work with cross-functional teams to expand intelligent help agents by integrating external data sources and applications.
•Develop data cleaning and scrubbing strategies to ensure unstructured data is accurate, appropriate, and safe for public-facing use.
•Analyze customer data, including biometric and behavioral signals, to identify reliable indicators for identity verification.
•Help design and maintain ETL pipelines that transition data from transactional systems to customer- or citizen-centric data models.
•Present technical findings through visualizations, reports, and dashboards for technical and non-technical audiences.
•Collaborate with policy, engineering, and operations teams to align analytics solutions with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
•Support data governance, ethical AI, and responsible data use in government environments.
•Participate in Agile workflows and contribute to the continuous delivery of data science capabilities.
Required Qualifications
•At least 3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning.
•Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modeling, and pipeline development, including libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and NumPy.
•Experience working with structured and unstructured data, including data cleaning and feature engineering.
•Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and ETL concepts.
•Strong understanding of predictive modeling and statistical methods.
•Ability to handle sensitive data securely and in compliance with applicable requirements.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting analytical findings and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
•Familiarity with Agile or iterative project development methodologies.
•U.S. citizenship, as required by the nature of the role.
Preferred Qualifications / Requirements
•Experience working with federal government datasets or government projects.
•Familiarity with chatbot technology, intelligent agents, or API integration.
•Exposure to biometric data or identity verification systems.
•Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in secure environments.
•Knowledge of data governance frameworks or responsible AI practices.
•An existing security clearance is preferred but not required.
Salary & Benefits
Data Surge offers a compensation and total rewards package that includes:
•Remote work environment.
•Paid time off, including holidays and your birthday.
•401(k) plan with a 4% employer match that is immediately vested.
•Growth and professional development opportunities.
•Bonuses and additional benefits.
Equal Opportunity / Employment Eligibility
Data Surge participates in E-Verify and electronically confirms employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.
Employment Details
•Job Title: Data Scientist
•Employment Type: Full-time
•Work Arrangement: Remote
•Location: Anywhere in the continental United States
•Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen

Work arrangement
Yes