Lead Specialist, Federal Data Modeler

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, workshops, and innovation sessions with clients to identify business opportunities and design/develop data analytics solutions, utilize processes and best practices to plan, lead, and execute delivery of data and/or analytics engagements, and work with clients to manage risks, set expectations and ensure high-quality deliverables

Design and develop innovative solutions, demos and presentation materials to demonstrate KPMG data analytics capabilities to government clients and KPMG Federal Advisory partners

Participate in business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal development

Support leadership in developing technical contents such as business development documents, white papers, proposals and technical writeups and provide proficient documentation and operating guidance for clients and users of all levels

Manage / provide leadership to teams of staff-level professionals and become actively involved in staff development and practice management

Qualifications

A minimum of five years developing data analytics solutions, machine learning models, visualization dashboards, and data product; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, Java and their open-source packages/libraries

Familiarity with programming methodologies such as version control, testing, and QA as well as development methodologies such as Agile

Strong understanding of governance, controls, process and procedures, centers of competency, change management, conceptual data modeling, master data management, data standardization and stewardship, information integrity and compliance, and data quality management

Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements

Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

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