Data Scientist, Level 1

STI Federal is a government contracting company that supports federal agencies and tribal community initiatives. The Junior Data Scientist will assist with statistical analysis, data collection, data preparation, modeling, visualization, quality assurance, and reporting under the supervision of senior staff while supporting federal Technical Assistance objectives.

What you'll do:

• Assist senior and journeyman analysts in statistical analysis, data collection, and data organization
• Help determine which datasets are available and relevant for specific TA or program evaluation tasks
• Collect, categorize, clean, and prepare data for analysis, modeling, and reporting
• Support development, testing, and refinement of algorithms and models under the supervision of more experienced data scientists
• Create basic data visualizations to help communicate trends, findings, and recommendations
• Assist with quality-assurance checks to ensure analytical accuracy and error-free data outputs
• Help prepare summaries, slide decks, reports, and visual dashboards for senior review
• Ensure all analytical work aligns with DOE/CMEI guidance and supports federal Technical Assistance objectives

What they're looking for:

• • Foundational understanding of statistics, data analysis, or data science concepts (coursework or internship acceptable)
• • Ability to work with datasets, including cleaning, organizing, and preparing data for analysis
• • Early-career experience with Python, R, SQL, or data visualization tools (or willingness to learn)
• • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings clearly to senior staff
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn DOE systems such as STRIPES, FAST, PAGE, and PMC
• • Salesforce platform familiarity or willingness to learn
• • Demonstrates attention to detail, dependability, and alignment with STI Federal's core values
• • Education:  BA/BS degree
• • Up to 3 years of relevant data analysis or modeling experience
• • Supports senior and journeyman staff; performs functional duties under oversight
• • Clearance:  Ability to obtain and/ormaintaina federal clearance up to Top Secret/DOE Q clearance levels
• • Exposure to DOE programs, federal energy data, research environments, or IIJA ‑ funded initiatives

Benefits:

• Work may be performed remotely, or possibly on client sites as needed.