Data Scientist

Role Overview

Elder Research seeks a Data Scientist to support the Internal Revenue Service’s mission to improve tax compliance, fraud detection, and risk identification. The role involves working with government clients, program managers, and technical teams to design analytical approaches and deliver data-driven solutions.

What You Will Do

As a Data Scientist, you will develop, test, and deploy predictive and statistical models using structured and unstructured data to identify anomalies, non-compliance risk, and potential fraud within tax records and related datasets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with data science tools and techniques, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. You will have opportunities to work on complex mathematical and statistical challenges and contribute to the development of data science solutions that inform enforcement, audit prioritization, and fraud prevention efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field
• 2-10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related technical field
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices
• Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Comfortable learning new tools, methodologies, and domains
• Strong analytical mindset with a willingness to tackle complex mathematical and statistical challenges
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at client locations as required by project needs

Benefits

• Security Clearance Required – IRS MBI
• Remote Type Hybrid
• Time Type Full time