Data Scientist - Simulation (Secret cleared)

The role

You will build a production resource-allocation capability in Palantir Foundry. You will develop mathematical and simulation models to assemble and compare workforce teams under various constraints.

What you will do

• Design and tune statistical simulation models
• Build predictive and forecasting models
• Conduct uncertainty and sensitivity analyses
• Partner with subject matter experts to validate model assumptions
• Benchmark simulation and forecasting models against optimization-based approaches
• Evaluate opportunities to apply machine learning

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• Experience in statistical and simulation modeling, SimPy/AnyLogic/Mesa/SALib or similar
• Strong Python programming skills for statistical/scientific computing
• Ability to work full-time onsite in the DC area
• Must have an Active Secret clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Nice to have

• Experience with linear/mathematical optimization or operations research
• Experience with Palantir Foundry data science tooling
• Healthcare or public sector domain experience

Benefits

• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Must have an Active Secret clearance
• Must be a US Citizen
• Applicants for the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that serves the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.