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Data Scientist

Data ScientistData ScientistFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2015H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Alabama + 28 more

Posted

137 days ago

Salary

$113.5K - $127K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglishETLMy SQLPostgresPythonSQL

Job Description

• Define the technical strategy and lead the engineering team in building modern, scalable, open-source solutions • Coordinate across delivery teams, guide architecture and implementation • Ensure that the system meets business needs, technical standards, and long-term maintainability goals

Job Requirements

Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
Experience with Python for data analysis, modeling, and visualization
Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL)
Hands-on experience developing predictive or statistical models using techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, or time-series forecasting
Experience building or maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and working with messy, real-world datasets
Understanding of data validation, model evaluation, and experiment design
Ability to translate data findings into actionable recommendations
Awareness of privacy, security, and responsible data practices.

Benefits

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care