Data Scientist (Remote)
Maximus
Remote · Springfield, MA · Posted October 27, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best college towns for junior jobs in New England38% · of 19
- #1Best cities for junior jobs in New England38% · of 28
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- #7Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in New England8% · of 20
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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
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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