Data Scientist Jobs in Ashburn, VA

A Data Scientist in the technology industry plays a pivotal role in making sense of complex data sets and providing data-driven insights to help shape strategic decisions and solve business problems. They apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret big data, identify trends and patterns, and predict outcomes. They also work closely with business stakeholders to understand their problems and develop appropriate data models. Furthermore, they are responsible for data cleaning, preparation, and visualization to make it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Essential skills for a Data Scientist include a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Tableau is also necessary. Additionally, they should have good business acumen, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Certifications like Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Data Science for Business (DSB), and AWS Certified Big Data are beneficial. Prior to becoming a Data Scientist, one might have worked as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or a Statistician.

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Senior Data Engineer

  • MANTECH
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Hadoop, Hbase, MapReduce, and the Sponsor's compliance automation tools. Experience with Elasticsearch, NiFi, Kafka, and Zookeeper....

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Data Scientist - Workforce Analytics

  • MANTECH
  • Springfield, VA (20 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, VA (20 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Workforce Analytics/Data Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA....

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Sr. Lead, Machine Learning Engineer (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 24 days ago

Sr. Lead, Machine Learning Engineer (Enterprise Platforms Technology) As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine...

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Sr. Distinguished Machine Learning Engineer

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Sr. Distinguished Machine Learning Engineer Overview: As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be providing technical leadership to engineering teams dedicated to productionizing machine...

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Senior Lead Machine Learning Engineer

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Lead Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at...

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Enterprise Platforms Technology) As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning...

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Sr. Distinguished Machine Learning Engineer (Remote-Eligible)

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Sr. Distinguished Machine Learning Engineer (Remote-Eligible) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has...

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

  • Capital One
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Lead Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale....

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Mulesoft integration Architect

  • Steampunk, Inc.
  • Mc Lean, VA (14 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mc Lean, VA (14 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 hour ago

As a Mulesoft Integration Architect, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice developing APIs and integration capabilities using the Mulesoft platform to connect data, services, and...

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Dynamics 365 Enterprise AI Architect

  • Capgemini Holding Inc
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues...

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Principal Data Scientist (Card Decision Science)

  • Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Vienna, VA (17 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA (17 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship....

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Machine Learning Engineer - Geospatial (TS/SCI)

  • LaunchCode
  • Springfield, VA (20 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (20 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Title: AI/Machine Learning Engineer - Vision Language Models / Multimodal AI (NGA) Location: Springfield or Herndon, VA (onsite) Clearance: TS/SCI (CI Poly preferred) Position Type: Full-Time,...

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Data Scientist, Mid

  • Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Data Scientist, Mid The Opportunity: As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine...

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Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Retail Bank Marketing

  • Capital One
  • Mc Lean, VA (14 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mc Lean, VA (14 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 9 hours ago

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Retail Bank Marketing Data Capitalize on a role that leads the next wave of disruption across billions of customer records, translating business goals into data...

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Accenture Life Insurance and Annuity Industry (ALIP) Integration Architect Lead

  • Accenture
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description We Are: Transforming the Insurance industry of yesterday. We apply some of today's latest technologies in AI, data analytics, and automation. Our team of over 975 Life and Annuity...

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Salary for Data Scientist Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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Highest Education Level

Data Scientists in Ashburn, VA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
50.0%
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
Doctorate Degree
9.5%
Associate's Degree
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
High School or GED
1.3%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%



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