Senior Data Scientist

Role Overview

Elder Research Inc. seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Arlington, VA. This role is a remote role preferably in the Washington DC area. As a Data Scientist, you will support the Internal Revenue Service’s mission to improve tax compliance, fraud detection, and risk identification across large, complex tax and financial data environments.

What You Will Do

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. Contribute across the full data science lifecycle, from problem formulation and data exploration through model validation, deployment, and stakeholder communication.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong analytical mindset with a willingness to tackle complex mathematical and statistical challenges. You will collaborate with clients, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to refine problem statements, requirements, and analytical approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field such as statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science, business, or social sciences
• 5-10+ 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, including working outside your comfort zone
• 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

• Clearance Requirements: Must currently possess an IRS Public Trust clearance with Full Background Investigation
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Elder Research considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.