Data Scientist / Data Analyst

Job Description:

Warrior Tribe Consulting (WTC) is a federal staffing and recruiting firm supporting the Social Security Administration''s (SSA) Cobalt Program in Woodlawn, MD. We''ve been engaged to fill specifically allocated Data Scientist roles as part of SSA''s CIO organization data and analytics modernization initiative. This is a federal GS-13/14/15 position with SSA — a great opportunity to break into the federal space with long-term stability and growth.

WTC manages the full submission process for every candidate we work with. Once we identify a strong match, we reach out directly, help tailor your resume to the federal posting, and submit you formally to the hiring managers — you''re not applying blind.

Role Responsibilities:

• Analyze large-scale federal datasets to support SSA program integrity, benefits administration, and operational decision-making
• Design, build, and deploy statistical models and machine learning solutions to support data-driven insights
• Clean, transform, and engineer features from complex, high-volume datasets
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and program leadership
• Document methodologies, model assumptions, and findings for federal compliance and audit purposes
• Participate in Agile/SAFe delivery ceremonies and technical design reviews

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional data science/analytics experience (14+ years preferred for GS-14/15 consideration)
• Hands-on experience with Python, R, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch) and statistical modeling
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience with large-scale enterprise or federal/government data systems (HHS, CMS, SSA, or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in model building, deployment, and communicating insights to leadership
• Strong understanding of federal IT security, compliance, and change-control processes
• Bachelor''s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent specialized experience considered)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Background & Suitability Requirements:

• This is a federal government role requiring a background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug test as a condition of employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must pass all federal suitability screening prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications (GS-14/15):

• Prior leadership of data science teams or technical leads on analytics modernization programs
• Experience with Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks in a federal environment
• PMP, ITIL, or related certifications a plus

Federal Benefits Include:

• Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) — wide choice of medical plans
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) — pension + TSP matching up to 5%
• Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
• 13–26 days of paid annual leave per year (based on federal service time) + 13 sick days annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Flexible/telework scheduling options (role-dependent)
• Long-Term Care and Dental/Vision insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

How to Apply:
WTC handles your submission directly — apply here or reach out to our recruiting team, and we''ll walk you through resume tailoring, USAJOBS submission, and interview preparation for this SSA opportunity.

Auto-Reply Message (on application):

Subject: Thank You for Applying – Data Scientist (SSA – Woodlawn, MD)

Hi [First Name],

Thank you for applying to the Data Scientist role supporting the Social Security Administration''s (SSA) Cobalt Program in Woodlawn, MD.

Warrior Tribe Consulting (WTC) is the federal staffing partner managing this hiring effort. We''ve been allocated specific roles to fill for this program, and we handle the full process — from resume tailoring to formal submission to SSA hiring managers.

Key Skills: Python, R, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Tableau, Power BI, Statistics, Machine Learning

Please note: This is a federal government position, and U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must also be able to pass a background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug test as a condition of employment.

Next Steps:
Please reach out to me directly at with your updated resume so we can review your background, discuss the role in detail, and walk you through the submission process.

Looking forward to connecting and helping you take the next step into a federal opportunity.

Best,
Warrior Tribe Consulting (WTC) Recruiting Team