About the Company
GovCIO delivers information technology services and solutions that help government agencies modernize operations and better serve the public. The company focuses on transforming government IT through innovative technology, collaborative teams, and continuous professional development.
About the Role
GovCIO is seeking a Data Scientist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data modernization initiative. This fully remote position focuses on developing data products, modernizing legacy workloads for cloud environments, and helping government clients adopt AI and machine learning to improve operational outcomes.
The successful candidate will work directly with internal clients to develop and deploy analytical solutions, create practical learning resources, and build client capabilities through training and technical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Consult with internal clients to develop data products and workflows that support critical operations.
Migrate and modernize client workloads from legacy environments to cloud platforms, delivering measurable improvements.
Promote AI adoption and help clients use AI solutions to achieve business outcomes.
Develop reference use cases, tutorials, sample code, and training materials that demonstrate practical cloud technology applications.
Host office hours and provide technical guidance to help clients build their skills.
Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
Manage end-to-end data science workflows, from identifying appropriate datasets through production deployment.
Use data science tools and cloud technologies to develop and operationalize analytical solutions.
Support the development of AI-enabled workflows, including applications involving large language models and agentic AI.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline, along with 15+ years of experience or commensurate experience.
Proficiency in Python and advanced SQL for data analysis.
At least 2 years of experience working with leading cloud platforms, such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience with the end-to-end data science workflow, from dataset identification through production deployment.
Experience with data science tools and associated technologies, including NumPy, SciPy, and MLflow.
Solid understanding of traditional machine learning tools and techniques.
Working knowledge of large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI workflows.
Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of data science experience, including delivering multiple products into production.
At least 2 years of experience developing dashboards and reports to communicate insights and support operational needs.
Experience using R, Stata, or SAS.
Experience refactoring R, Stata, or SAS codebases into Python.
Previous experience delivering products that use LLMs or AI agents.
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary range: $185,000–$205,000.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Corporate discounts.
Learning and development platform, including certification preparation resources.
Training, education, and certification assistance for eligible full-time employees.
Referral bonus program.
Internal mobility opportunities.
Pet insurance.
Flexible work environment.
Work Arrangement and Clearance
Fully remote position within the United States.
Suitability/public trust clearance required; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
Interview and Hiring Process
Interviews are conducted virtually with the hiring manager and/or team. Candidates must keep their camera on and present a valid photo ID during each interview.
The hiring process includes enhanced biometric identity verification and background screening. Checks include criminal history for the past seven years, verification of the highest level of education, and employment history verification for the past seven years based on information provided in the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GovCIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.