Senior Data Scientist

About this role

Index Analytics, LLC, is a rapidly growing, Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government. At the center of our company culture is a commitment to instilling a dynamic and employee-friendly place to work. We place a priority on promoting a supportive and collegial team environment and enhancing staff experience through career development and educational opportunities.


Index Analytics is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support Government clients in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. Metro Area. This resource will create value from structured and unstructured data by applying domain knowledge, statistical analysis, and advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex healthcare challenges.


This role emphasizes end-to-end development of machine learning and AI systems, including traditional ML, deep learning, NLP, and modern LLM-based architectures such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI systems. The Senior Data Scientist serves as a technical leader on AI initiatives, helping guide solution design, mentor data scientists, and establish technical best practices while remaining a hands-on contributor. This role is expected to have a demonstrated track record of successfully deploying AI and machine learning solutions into production environments, preferably within federal government or other regulated settings.


This position requires an in-person interview at our HQ.
Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead on AI and machine learning initiatives, providing guidance on solution architecture, model selection, implementation approaches, and technical best practices.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level data scientists through code reviews, knowledge sharing, technical coaching, and collaborative problem solving.
• Establish and promote best practices for MLOps, model evaluation, model monitoring, reproducibility, and responsible AI development
• Build and ...