The Prospective Group
Posted 1w ago

Entry-Level Data Engineer / Data Scientist

The Prospective Group
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$90k-$110k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • building datasets
  • developing pipelines
  • conducting analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in data analytics
  • Computer science, or related field
  • SQL and programming proficiency
  • Excel
  • Visualization tools
  • Version control, and strong analytical and communication skills
Technical tools mentioned
SQLPythonJavaRMicrosoft ExcelGitHubGitLabJupyter NotebookRStudio

Job description

Clearance required: Secret

The Prospective Group (TPG) is seeking a motivated, recent graduate to join our team as an Entry-Level Data Engineer / Data Scientist. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data analytics, statistical modeling, and programming who is eager to apply academic and project experience to real-world business problems. The candidate will support data pipeline development, statistical analysis, and visualization efforts across the organization.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in building, cleaning, and maintaining large-scale datasets for analysis
  • Develop and support data pipelines and automated reporting processes
  • Conduct statistical and quantitative analysis to support business decision-making
  • Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on analytics and reporting projects
  • Support ad hoc data requests and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or R)
  • Experience with Excel and data visualization tools
  • Familiarity with version control systems (GitHub/GitLab)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with statistical/regression modeling or predictive analytics
  • Exposure to PCA, KPI development, or dashboard design
  • Coursework or project experience in data structures, algorithms, or big data analytics
  • Familiarity with Jupyter Notebook or RStudio
 
Position Pay Range:
$90,000 - $110,000 USD
 
The Prospective Group (TPG) 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.

About The Prospective Group

A consulting organization that applies data analytics and technology to business problems.

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