Data Scientist

Ford Motor Company • Washington, DC • 2h ago

The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement advanced systems that support cross-domain manufacturing analytics. This role operates at the intersection of optimization, enterprise data integration, and applied analytics to enable data-driven decision-making across complex business workflows.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining Python-based optimization models to support demand elasticity, production planning, and constraint-based decision frameworks.

Integrating heterogeneous enterprise datasets into structured, analysis-ready pipelines using BigQuery, GCS, and Python.

Performing data reconciliation, fuzzy matching, and standardization across inconsistent source systems to ensure data quality and analytical integrity.

Designing and deploying lightweight internal applications (e.g., Dash-based tools) and contributing to containerized deployments to enable business-facing access to decision models.

Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business questions into optimization and analytical frameworks.

In addition, this role will contribute to the development of semantically aligned data structures by supporting feature definition consistency, cross-system mapping, and ontology-informed modeling approaches. The candidate will help ensure that analytical outputs are built on clearly defined entities, relationships, and assumptions to enable scalable reasoning and reuse across domains.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical modeling capability with practical enterprise data engineering experience and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, cross-functional environments.

Design, develop, and maintain Python-based optimization models to support demand elasticity, production planning, and constraint-based decision systems.

Translate complex business problems into structured analytical and optimization frameworks.

Build and maintain data pipelines using BigQuery, GCS, and Python to integrate heterogeneous enterprise data sources.

Perform data reconciliation, fuzzy matching, and standardization across inconsistent datasets to ensure analytical integrity.

Develop lightweight internal applications (e.g., Dash or streamlit) to operationalize analytical outputs for business users.

Contribute to containerized deployments to support scalable and maintainable delivery of decision tools.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and validate outputs.

Support semantic alignment across systems by contributing to feature definition consistency, cross-system mapping, and ontology-informed data structures.

Document modeling assumptions, data transformations, and system dependencies to enable reproducibility and reuse.

Continuously improve model performance, data quality, and deployment efficiency across decision systems.

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or equivalent field.

3+ years of experience developing analytical or optimization models in Python.

Experience building and maintaining data pipelines using SQL and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., BigQuery, GCS).

Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and modeling (e.g., pandas, NumPy, Pyomo or similar optimization libraries).

Experience integrating and standardizing heterogeneous enterprise datasets.

Familiarity with containerization concepts (e.g., Docker) and deploying lightweight applications or services in a cloud environment.

Ability to translate business problems into structured analytical frameworks.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working cross-functionally.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2025-benefits-and-comp-gsr-sal-plan-2.pdf)

This role is remote but if you live within 50 miles within Dearborn, MI, you will be required on-site 4x a week.

*Visa Sponsorship IS provided for this specific role ***

*Relocation assistance IS provided for this specific role***

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

LI-Remote

LI-DS2

SG7-8

Requisition ID : 59137

Similar Jobs

Sr. Data Scientist

Knowledge Management, Inc • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and S...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer

CACI International • Sterling, VA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer Job Category: Science Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - LLM Customization Team

Capital One • Mclean, VA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - LLM Customization Team At Capital One, we think big and do big things. We are not just a nationally recognized credit card issuer, a top 10 bank by deposit, but a high-tech company w...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Data Scientist

Knowledge Management, Inc • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

2h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Development Engineer - Fulfillment

CVS Health • District of Columbia, District of Columbia • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Windows System Engineer

Latitude Inc • Chantilly, VA • 6h ago

IT & Engineering

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with strong Windows Server and Citrix administration experience to join a mission-critical program supporting a federal intelligence customer. This position is fully onsite and offers th...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Backend Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)

Latitude Inc • Alexandria, VA • 6h ago

IT & Engineering

We are seeking a Backend Support Software Developer for a fully onsite role with high visibility, working in direct support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The position focuses on enhancing existing...

6h ago

Go to Apply

26 Professional EN Geotechnical

Bechtel Corporation • Reston, VA • 7h ago

IT & Engineering

Requisition ID: 292215 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete m...

7h ago

Go to Apply

ABAD Cyber Security Systems EngineerThis position is located in Ramstein AFB, Germany (International Assignment) NO REMOTE WORK**

Parsons Corporation • Centreville, VA • 7h ago

IT & Engineering

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of v...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Electrical And Mechanical Assembler

Aerotek • Laurel, MD • 10h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Title: Technical Support Specialist - Electrical and Mechanical Assembly Technician Job Description The Technical Support Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, service technicians, and...

10h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Similar Jobs

Sr. Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - LLM Customization Team

Data Scientist

Staff Development Engineer - Fulfillment

Windows System Engineer

Backend Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)

26 Professional EN Geotechnical

ABAD Cyber Security Systems Engineer**This position is located in Ramstein AFB, Germany (International Assignment) **NO REMOTE WORK**

Electrical And Mechanical Assembler

ABAD Cyber Security Systems EngineerThis position is located in Ramstein AFB, Germany (International Assignment) NO REMOTE WORK**