Junior Data Scientist

Junior Data Scientist Fully Remote Remote - Baltimore, MD 21244 Index Analytics, LLC, is a rapidly growing, Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government. The Junior Data Scientist will work in a big data environment to help us build and deliver secure AI-enabled solutions. In this role you will develop and maintain Python and SQL solutions (e.g., using Jupyter/Notebook, Streamlit, and Snowflake), support data exploration and predictive modeling, and help us implement generative AI capabilities. Support the development and maintenance of Python solutions in Jupyter/Notebook and Streamlit, using Snowflake for data storage and querying under guidance from senior team members. Assist with designing, prototyping, and implementing AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., Help build and maintain evaluation datasets and metrics (e.g., accuracy, groundedness, hallucination checks) and contribute to model testing and quality validation. Create simple data visualizations, dashboards, and analysis outputs to communicate findings and support decision-making. Follow responsible AI practices throughout development and deployment, including transparency, fairness, robustness, explainability, and basic solution observability, escalating risks/issues as needed. Stay current on emerging AI/ML and assistant technologies; Collaborate with an agile team of data scientists by completing assigned tasks, participating in ceremonies, documenting work, and iterating on analytics products. US citizen or Authorized to Work and lived in the US for 3 of the last 5 years. Requires a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or a Master's degree with at least two (2) years of experience. Four (4) years of specialized experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Experience with Python and SQL Experience with Python AI/ML libraries Experience with common data science toolkits, such as pandas, NumPy etc. Exposure to Generative AI, NLP, and LLM is preferred Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with analytics, application, and platform teams in an Agile environment We're dedicated to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process for all candidates and have implemented robust measures to protect your personal information. If you are selected for an interview, please be advised that Index Analytics LLC reserves the right to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the interview process. Any unauthorized use of AI may result in disqualification from consideration. Index complements its base salary offering with a competitive package that includes health and retirement benefits, discretionary bonuses, and reimbursement for professional development opportunities. Index Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.