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Senior Specialist, Federal Data Scientist

Requisition #: 132088

Practice Area: Advisory

Location: Washington, DC; McLean, VA

<p>The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.</p>
<p>KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice. </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support delivery of client solutions utilizing analytics, exploratory data analysis, data wrangling, and ETL</li><li>Derive insights from data using analytics and data wrangling tools (e.g. - Python, R. Alteryx, SQL, SAS)</li><li>Perform operations to prepare data for analysis (e.g. - data cleansing, data integration, data transformation)</li><li>Gather analytic requirements from clients and technical / non-technical audiences on analytic results</li><li>Develop documentation and guides for analytics usage / maintenance&nbsp;</li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>A minimum of three years of technical data science / data analytics experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred</li><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university</li><li>Experience analyzing / wrangling data utilizing Python, SQL, R. Alteryx, SAS, or other commonly used software and platforms</li><li>Experience with data science, machine learning, data simulation, and optimization concepts / techniques</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical concepts with non-technical audiences</li><li>Position requires individuals to work daily on client-site</li><li>Applicant must possess a U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance</li><li>Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal government security clearance within a reasonable period of time, which requires </li></ul>
<p>KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The <a href="https://resources.kpmguscareers.com/EEO.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 125, 188);">attached link</a> contains further information regarding KPMG’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.</p> <p>KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.</p> <p>Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p>

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