Technology

Data Science - Principal Associate

Innovatix Technology PartnersMcLean, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Principal Associate Data Scientist, you'll lead innovative machine learning initiatives to tackle complex fraud challenges, leveraging a rich big data ecosystem and developing cutting-edge authentication workflows. This impactful role is perfect for experienced data scientists with a quantitative background who are eager to drive significant technical vision and strategic solutions. Apply now to contribute your expertise to a leading technology partner.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Leader

Work mode

On Site

Location

McLean, VA, United States

Posted

2 weeks ago

SQLScalaAWSMachine LearningPython

Job Description

Role: Data Scientist - Principal Associate
Duration: 12 Months
Mode of Work: Onsite
Location: McLean, Virginia or Richmond, Virginia

In this role, you will:
Dive into ambiguous fraud landscapes to identify opportunities where machine learning can drive value. You will help design the technical vision for our authentication workflows, evaluating feasibility and prototyping innovative ML solutions. Harness our big data ecosystem (Spark, AWS, and more) to uncover hidden patterns in massive datasets, turning raw information into actionable fraud-prevention strategies

Skill Set:
- AWS
- Python, Scala, or R
- Machine Learning
- SQL Database

Basic Qualifications:
Education in either of the following fields - quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)

Bachelor's Degree in a plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics
or
Master's Degree plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics
or
A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)