Data Scientist III (Remote)

Job Requirements

The Data Scientist III is an expert in building data-driven solutions that transform our customers' digital services. They work closely with project teams, SMEs, and leaders across different departments to uncover opportunities where data can propel our customers' missions, inspire changes and new opportunities, and ensure technical excellence in our data projects or initiatives.

The Impact You Will Create:

This project supports the Total ITRegs project in modernizing and maintaining critical federal technology systems that serve both agencies and the public. The work spans system development, modernization, and 24/7 operations - including rebuilding legacy platforms on modern cloud architectures, improving performance and security, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring reliable, continuous operations. The teams collaborate closely with GSA stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that strengthen government services and enhance public engagement.

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Guides and mentors the organization on the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.
• Grows a community within Fearless around machine learning and artificial intelligence for technical and ethical excellence.
• Coaches the workforce to recognize and identify data opportunities and generate solutions.
• Evaluates customer needs and advises on benefits and risks of potential artificial intelligence solutions.
• Mentors customers to grow their understanding of AI's impact and develop skills in machine learning solutions.
• Research industry trends, advising customers on applicable solutions.
• Defines the system for project documentation, including business goals, data processes, and analytical metrics.
• Develops custom data models, algorithms, and predictive models.
• Builds and maintains predictive models and machine learning algorithms.
• Stitches, calibrates, and optimizes sparse and noisy data across various sources.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business problems, define KPIs, and deliver insightful analysis.
• Works with stakeholders to understand potential impacts of models in development.
• Supports organizational success by conducting analysis and proposing machine learning solutions in response to RFIs, RFPs, and solicitations.
• Collaborates with the BD team to communicate deep learning and machine learning concepts.
• Develops and tells cohesive stories about proposed technology solutions.
• Supports the development of proposals, including shaping opportunities, creation, and oral presentations.

Work Experience

Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:

At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Must have at least 7 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Expert in machine learning techniques, tools, and technologies.
• Expert ability to identify and anticipate technical issues in machine learning solutions.
• Advanced skills in machine learning programming languages such as Python or R.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytics, data mining, and/or predictive modeling, and data interpretation.
• Advanced experience with various types of OLTP databases (relational, key-value, document, graph) and OLAP data storage systems (data lakes and data warehouses).
• Advanced experience with deep learning tools and at least one machine learning tool, such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or cloud-provider equivalents.
• Advanced experience in data processing and data annotation.
• Advanced experience with visualization tools and techniques like D3 Dash, ggplot, Tableau, or equivalents.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud computing technologies such as Azure, Databricks, AWS, Google Cloud Platform.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, build relationships, and influence others.
• MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math, or other quantitative fields
• Deep understanding of software architecture, full-stack development, and platform solutions
• Experience working with other digital services disciplines
• Experience coaching, guiding, and mentoring team members and managers

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Benefits

Life at Fearless

We're a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better-for everyone.

But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?

Being Purple means you:

• Are valued as a whole person-not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters-every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work-while making space for what matters to you outside of it.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we're building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone-across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.

Compensation at Fearless

Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate - is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.

The salary range for this position is:

Minimum Salary: $114,844

Salary Midpoint: $149,299

Maximum Salary: $183,752

Hiring Range: $114,844 - $155,562

Benefits at Fearless

At Fearless, we take care of our team-because when you're supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.

For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
• Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
• Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
• Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
• Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Education, wellness, and tech allowances
• Referral bonus: $6K-$12K for each successful referral
• Pet insurance & discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage

Part-Time & Interns:

• 8.75 days of safe & sick leave annually
• Eligible for our 401(k) plan with employer contributions

Reasonable Accommodations

Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech .

So, What's Next?

We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:

Introductory Interview

You'll connect with a recruiter to:

• Build rapport and get to know each other
• Review your experience and skills
• Talk through salary expectations and role details
• Set expectations for the rest of the process

Skills + Business Fit Interview

This is where we dig deeper to:

• Review findings from any technical assessments
• Walk through situational and values-based questions
• Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs

Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.