Deloitte is actively hiring Data Scientists in Arlington, Virginia, offering competitive salaries reaching up to $179,000 per year depending on experience and role seniority. This opportunity is ideal for professionals skilled in data analytics, machine learning, and AI who want to work on large-scale enterprise and government projects while collaborating with cross-functional consulting teams.
Job Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Deloitte |
| Role | Data Scientist |
| Location | Arlington, Virginia, USA |
| Salary | $97,000 – $179,000 per year |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Experience | Entry to Experienced (varies by level) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields |
| Skills | Python, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AI, Statistics |
| Work Domain | Consulting, AI, Data Analytics |
Job Description
Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.
Work You’ll Do
As a Project Delivery Senior Analyst on the project, you will:
- Conduct descriptive, diagnostic, and advanced analytics (e.g., statistical modeling, predictive modeling, optimization, and machine learning) to support senior DoD decision-makers
- Design, wireframe, and develop dashboards and data visualizations that clearly communicate insights to non-technical audiences
- Engineer, manage, and analyze large datasets and databases to support recurring and ad hoc analytic requirements
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise narratives and executive‑level briefings using visuals and plain language
- Rapidly learn new technical tools, analytic methods, and DoD domain knowledge to meet evolving mission needs
The Team
Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.
The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Secret clearance
- 1+ years’ experience with Python and/or R/RStudio for data analysis and modeling
- 1+ years’ experience with Tableau for dashboarding and data visualization
- 1+ years’ experience with Excel and PowerPoint, including executive-level briefing materials
- 1+ years’ Experience with 1analytics, such as statistical modeling, predictive modeling, optimization, supply chain analysis, and/or machine learning
- Ability to travel 10-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Selection Process
The hiring process at Deloitte typically follows a structured consulting-style evaluation:
- Application Screening
Resume shortlisting based on technical skills and project experience. - Technical Assessment
- Coding (Python/R)
- Data analysis & ML concepts
- Case-based problem solving
- Interview Rounds
- Technical Interview (data science & modeling)
- Behavioral Interview (teamwork, leadership, consulting mindset)
- Final HR Discussion
Salary negotiation, role alignment, and offer rollout.
How To Apply
To apply for this role at Deloitte:
- Visit Deloitte Careers page
- Search for “Data Scientist – Arlington”
- Select the relevant job listing
- Submit your updated resume and required details
- Track your application via the Deloitte portal