Data Scientist (Remote)
Maximus
Remote · Pittsburgh, PA · Posted October 27, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
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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