Senior Data Scientist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Scientist in Remote.

Position Title: Senior Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 04-14-2025 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months (contract to hire position)

Job Type: (40+ HOURS WEEKLY], [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Job Description:

• To support the USPS mission, projects, and system requirements, the USPS requires sophisticated information technology system support services. The Supplier must provide various general classes of services and subject matter experts capable of working independently, with other vendor team members, and as part of an existing Postal team. The effective provision of the services requires careful interaction with the USPS project manager, contractors, product vendors, and management.

The support services shall include but are not limited to:

• Conduct data analysis and data mining using a variety of analytic tools.
• Applying standard software development methodologies as defined in the Software Development Framework (SDF) to successfully complete projects (USPS currently uses Agile methodologies and VersionOne as the standard Agile support tool).
• Showing a high level of competence in the USPS, operating environment tools and technology.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the assigned systems and an understanding of the USPS business processes that support the systems and operations.
• Providing user support and problem resolution for assigned work.
• Creating and maintaining required system and technical documentation.
• Communicating project status, deliverables, priorities, problems, risks, issues, and contingencies as directed by Endpoint Technology personnel.
• Effectively and proactively working with customers/end users of application(s) to ensure needs are being met/managed in a positive manner.
• Developing as directed by project leaders/managers.
• Providing monthly status reports, including key performance metrics, as defined in the SDF.
• Providing turnover documentation, including but not limited to transition planning, documented best practices, and workflow improvements, as required by project leaders/managers.
• Providing integrated architectural and program support services for the USPS Endpoint Technology.
• Providing a comprehensive range of support services to the USPS that include network systems and desktop computing support, application design, telecom system development and implementation, risk reduction, and maintenance.
• Providing technical advisory and functional industry advisory services and deliverables.

Under USPS guidance and direction, the contractor will provide support, and review and/or participate in the development of various initiatives, which include:

• Data analysis and reporting
• Descriptive and prescriptive analytics
• Schedule, quality, and risk management
• Weekly and monthly status reporting to provide executive-level presentations on all initiatives.
• Project benefit/outcome services and deliverables
• Technical advisory services and deliverables
• Functional industry advisory services and deliverables

Technical Requirements:

• Proven experience developing software systems utilizing Unified Process (UP), Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrate experience in various analytic tools such as Power BI, Python, and R.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct data mining and analysis.
• Experience in understanding Section 508 regulations and compliance of these regulations in support of the design and development of web-based applications.

Additional Provisions:

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidates resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
• Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:
Data Scientist

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237248 when responding to this ad.