Data Scientist - 90394595 - Washington

Amtrak OIG

Washington, DC, US
Base: $124,600 - $160,500; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Advanced data analytics techniques
Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Alteryx as a primary tool
** Amtrak OIG is seeking a Data Scientist in Washington, DC, to support audits and investigations related to Amtrak's operations through advanced data analytics. The role requires expertise in data science and analytics, particularly in fraud detection, and offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary. **

Job Summary

  • Join with the Inspector General to help make America’s railroad operate more efficiently and effectively.
  • The incumbent will support complex audits and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations with data analytics strategies that help assess the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Amtrak programs and operations and help identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • In addition to your salary, Amtrak OIG offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.

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** Amtrak OIG is seeking a Data Scientist in Washington, DC, to support audits and investigations related to Amtrak's operations through advanced data analytics. The role requires expertise in data science and analytics, particularly in fraud detection, and offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary. **

Salary

Base: $124,600 - $160,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: comprehensive benefit package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advanced data analytics techniques
  • machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • Alteryx as a primary tool
  • fraud, waste, and abuse detection
  • data-driven assessments
  • automated data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)
  • advanced visualizations, dashboards, and reports

Nice-to-have

  • independence, teamwork, diversity, work-life balance
  • make a difference
  • high degree of excellence
  • productive working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related quantitative field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience
  • Expert proficiency with Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, and cloud‑based analytics platforms
  • 3+ years of experience developing analytical solutions using cloud native tools and APIs
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status

Work Rights

U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status

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