Data Scientist (Remote)
Maximus
Remote · Miami, FL · Posted October 27, 2026
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Where Miami, FL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for logistics and transportation jobs202 openings · of 17
- #3Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast257 jobs · of 72
- #5Best cities for consumer and retail jobs283 openings · of 50
- #7Best cities for education jobs206 openings · of 47
- #7Best cities for director and executive jobs in the Southeast23% · of 87
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- Best cities for data and analytics jobs #1 New York (1,713 openings)
- Best cities for data and analytics pay after cost of living #1 Foster ($232k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 176 open data scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $127,000 to $183,000 and the median is $151,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among data scientists, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for data scientists: 46% (high).
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Maximus has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 176 workers, most recently March 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
Maximus is seeking a Data Scientist to support the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. This position applies advanced analytics, statistical methods, and data visualization to improv