Junior Data Scientist

Job description

Jacobs is challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems. We’re seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join the Asset Management Digital Strategies Practice within our Advisory Solutions Group. You’ll support Federal clients by helping develop data-driven analytical solutions that improve operational efficiency and management effectiveness. In this early-career role, you’ll contribute across the data and application development lifecycle—from collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to building visualizations, reports, and interactive decision-support tools.

You’ll work with data scientists, software developers, and client teams to turn business needs into practical analytical solutions, including applications built with Palantir Foundry and React.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Support the development and maintenance of databases, data models, and repeatable data workflows.
• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to explore data and help answer client questions.
• Develop visualizations, reports, and dashboards that communicate findings and support decision-making.
• Contribute to software development using the Palantir SDK and React, including building and improving Workshop applications.
• Collaborate with team members to implement front-end and back-end solutions that meet project needs.
• Translate business and operational requirements into clear analytical or technical tasks.
• Present findings and explain analytical results to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Develop your skills in data science, software development, business process engineering, and system integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Up to two years of experience in data science, analytics, or software development. Relevant academic projects and internships count; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational programming skills in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or a similar language.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to work.
• Interest in learning new technical skills and applying them in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the United States and internationally.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Common Access Card and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this government-facing role. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including its SDK or Workshop.
• Experience with React, Angular, or another front-end framework.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with data visualization, statistical analysis, or predictive modeling.
• Interest in business process engineering, system integration, or decision-support applications. #LI-KS7 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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