Data Scientist

Data Scientist Job Locations US-VA Job ID 2026-4206 # of Openings 1 Category Intelligence Overview Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Data Scientist supporting the client with the requirements for new system capabilities, the extension and maintenance of bulk data pipeline and enhancements for multiple applications in the customers' cloud computing environment. Why Acuity? We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get: • Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture • Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage • 401(k) with company match • Up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs 🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) 🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025) Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com Why Acuity? Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions. Qualifications Required Skills: Demonstrated experience utilizing big data processing tech such as Spark, Pyspark, and Python. Demonstrated experience data mapping, extraction, transformation and loading. Demonstrated experience building analytic reports in tools such as CloudWatch and Kibana. Demonstrated experience processing and converting of OS and Data Logs into reports and metrics Dashboards. Demonstrated experience with Regular Expressions (RegEx). Demonstrated experience with SQL, MySQL, PostgresSQL. Demonstrated experience with Data file type processing XML, JSON. Demonstrated experience with IDEs and Data Modeling through Notebooks and Visual Studio. Demonstrated experience ETL’ing data from disparate structured & unstructured data formats into enriched, query-friendly, structured data in indexed files. Demonstrated experience performing extensive data review and data quality analysis. Demonstrated experience developing ETL design documentation including source and target mapping and data dictionary information. Demonstrated experience interfacing with customers and integration partners for gaining and clarifying detailed objectives. Demonstrated experience supporting Agile development by contributing to tasking definition, scope, and review. Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience deploying capabilities on the Databricks unified analytics platform. Demonstrated experience with Elastic Map Reduce to run big data workloads. Demonstrated experience in joining multiple complex data sets using Spark. Demonstrated experience in tuning Spark streaming and batch jobs for cluster utilization and speed. Demonstrated experience in deploying complex, notebook-based pipelines. Demonstrated experience in Python data analysis libraries such as Pandas. Demonstrated experience utilizing Cloud services such as Lambda, SNS/SQS, or EC2. Demonstrated experience with DevOps tools to include Cloudwatch, Lambda, SQS, Dynamo and RDS. Demonstrated experience working with Elastic, ElasticSearch/Logstash/Kibana (ELK stack). Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI w/Poly Min USD $160,000.00/Yr. Max USD $210,000.00/Yr. Salary Range The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed About Acuity At Acuity, your work matters, and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions. Here, you’ll solve complex challenges, collaborate with talented teams, and see the impact of your work from day one. Why Acuity Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in your growth through personalized development, mentorship, and financial support for continued learning, including up to $3,000 annually for professional training and certifications and up to $3,000 annually for degree-seeking programs. Work on Meaningful, Innovative Solutions Help solve complex technology and business challenges that support important government missions. You’ll work in an environment that encourages new ideas, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Thrive in a People-Focused Culture We believe great work starts with great teams. Collaboration, respect, and support are part of how we operate every day. Your perspective is valued, your contributions are recognized, and you’ll have opportunities to grow alongside the people around you. Feel Valued and Rewarded We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance, giving you the support you need to succeed professionally and personally. Join an Award-Winning Team Our employees consistently rank Acuity among the best places to work. We’ve been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a Best Place to Work for 9+ years and by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace from 2022–2025. Bring Your Perspective We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Make Your Impact Build your career with a company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for our customers and the missions they serve. Learn more: www.myacuity.com Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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