Data Scientist

Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is seeking a Data Scientist to help Federal Law Enforcement customers by collecting, integrating, analyzing, modeling, and explaining large datasets in support of complex investigations. This is an on-site role at U.S. Government customer sites in the New York, NY area and is not a telework position.

Location and Schedule

• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Work mode: Full time on-site at U.S. Government customer sites in the Manhattan, NY area
• Telework: Not a telework position

Compensation

• Salary: USD 117,700 - 218,600 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, integrate, clean, verify, resolve, and maintain large and complex datasets.
• Analyze data using statistical methods and techniques including graph networks, anomaly detection, spatial analysis, pattern-of-life analysis, sentiment analysis, and related approaches.
• Develop and apply data models such as risk models, community detection, classification, computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence models.
• Convert findings into actionable insights through dashboards, visualizations, briefings, and clear explanations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Write, edit, customize, and execute Python code to support mission requirements.
• Use SQL for data extraction, pipelining, exploration, and analysis.
• Work directly with customers to understand problem statements, define project goals, develop methods, and deliver results within required timeframes.
• Support internal innovation and research and development through shared capabilities, technical skill development, and business development activities such as proof-of-concept projects and capabilities briefings.

Required Qualifications

• Citizenship: United States Citizenship, required to comply with government contract requirements.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance or agency work suitability determination, as required by assignment.
• On-site availability: Willingness to work full time on-site at U.S. Government customer sites in the Manhattan, NY area (not telework).
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, including data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, physical or biological sciences, geographic information systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in data management, data analysis, data modeling, data storytelling, programming, SQL, or related technical areas.
• Programming: Practical experience writing, editing, customizing, and executing code in Python.
• SQL: Experience using SQL for data extraction, pipelining, exploration, or analysis.
• Data handling: Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, or regulated data in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
• Customer-facing skills: Ability to interface directly with customers at all levels and represent TRSS professionally.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Data Scientists, Subject Matter Expert Analysts, Data Engineers, and cross-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/Active government work suitability or security clearance.
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
• Programming skills in multiple languages other than Python, including R, Java, or SQL.
• Experience with software development, including collaborative codebases, version control, linting/testing, containerization, and interacting with REST APIs.

Technologies

• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model
• Flex My Way (work-life balance policies)
• Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career Development and Growth (Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach)
• Comprehensive benefits plans including flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Two paid volunteer days off annually
• Industry competitive benefits including market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave, and sick and safe paid time off
• Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
• Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Fitness reimbursement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
• Access to 529 Plan
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual Bonus eligibility based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance
• Tuition Reimbursement