Lead Specialist, Federal Data Modeler
KPMG
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McLean, VA · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
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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