Data Scientist, Level 2

About the role

Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Journeyman Data Scientist to be a key part of our expanding team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project workstreams involving statistical analysis, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with DOE/CMEI standards.
• Identify which datasets are available, accessible, and useful for specific TA projects and program evaluations.
• Collect, categorize, clean, transform, and analyze data from DOE systems, TA recipients, subcontractors, and program offices.
• Create, validate, test, and refine algorithms and models used for program forecasting, decision support, and performance analysis.
• Use data visualization software to present findings clearly to DOE leadership, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure all analytical outputs meet quality‑assurance expectations and are error-free.
• Make actionable recommendations based on data trends, model results, and quantitative findings.
• Support transparency and data integrity across all analytical deliverables.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Success

• Strong statistical analysis and modeling skills with the ability to independently manage analytical workstreams.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data with precision and attention to detail.
• Experience developing algorithms, computational models, or decision-support systems.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python visualization libraries).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret complex findings for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn DOE systems such as STRIPES, FAST, PAGE, and PMC.
• Salesforce platform expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS or MA/MS degree.
• Experience: 3 to 10 years of relevant data science or statistical analysis experience.
• Independence: Performs all functional duties independently at the journeyman level.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and/or maintain a federal clearance up to Top Secret/DOE Q clearance levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Performing data analysis or modeling for DOE programs, energy systems, critical minerals research, or applied energy initiatives.
• Familiarity with IIJA-funded programs and federal Technical Assistance structures supporting states, Tribes, and local governments.
• Experience developing analytical products used for program evaluation, R&D commercialization pathways, or supply chain forecasting.
• Knowledge of federal reporting requirements and DOE data environments (e.g., energy datasets, grant/recipient reporting systems).
• Experience verifying scientific, environmental, or engineering-related data used in federal program documentation.
• Ability to create visual dashboards and briefings for DOE cross-office leadership.

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office, remotely or possibly on client sites as needed.