[Remote] Data Scientist at Nava

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Government, Public SectorIndustries

Requirements

Experience with Python for data analysis, modeling, and visualization
Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL)
Hands-on experience developing predictive or statistical models using techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, or time-series forecasting
Experience building or maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and working with messy, real-world datasets
Understanding of data validation, model evaluation, and experiment design
Ability to translate data findings into actionable recommendations
Awareness of privacy, security, and responsible data practices
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance

Responsibilities

Work with program, product, engineering, and policy teams to identify high-impact questions and turn them into data-driven analysis
Build, evaluate, and deploy predictive models that help forecast trends, improve service delivery, and inform policy decisions
Build and maintain data pipelines and models that support analytics and operational reporting
Develop data workflows and algorithms for cleaning, transforming, and validating data from multiple sources
Design metrics, dashboards, and experiments to measure outcomes and program performance
Apply statistical and machine learning methods to analyze complex datasets and inform product and policy design
Working closely with subject matter experts to understand data and perform quality control

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data analysisPredictive modelingMachine learningData pipelinesStatistical analysisData visualizationData cleaningData validation

Nava

Develops software for government service improvement

About Nava

Nava Public Benefit Corporation focuses on improving the delivery of government services through user-friendly software solutions. The company partners with federal, state, and local government agencies to enhance the digital experience for citizens, making services more accessible and effective. Nava's approach involves service design and software development, often resulting in long-term contracts where they provide ongoing support and improvements. They gained initial recognition for their work on HealthCare.gov and have since expanded to other public programs. A key aspect of Nava's operations is its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that their workforce reflects the communities they serve. The goal of Nava is to build trust between the government and citizens by transforming how services are delivered, especially during critical times.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$2.1MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

201-500Employees