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Junior Data Scientist

CGI
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Position Description

CGI has an immediate need for a Junior Data Scientist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.

We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in gathering and analyzing user requirements and translating them into technical tasks.
  • Support the development and maintenance of quantitative models for mortgage and loan risk.
  • Prepare and transform data for analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Work with large datasets in cloud environments under guidance from senior team members.
  • Participate in testing activities and troubleshoot basic data-related issues.
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams to communicate findings clearly.
  • Extract, clean, transform, and analyze large datasets using Python and SQL.
  • Build and experiment with ML models (e.g., decision trees, classification, predictive analytics).
  • Conduct data profiling and gather business requirements from internal stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing analytical insights to support business units (Underwriting, Closing, Delivery, etc.).
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to operate models and tools.
  • Work with AWS cloud environment, including S3, Redshift, RDS, and explore AWS Bedrock for LLM/AI use cases.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

  • 1–3 years of Data Science experience or strong academic/project background.
  • Proficiency in Python (experience with Pandas, NumPy; Scikit-learn is a plus).
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Glue) or willingness to learn.
  • Understanding of fundamental statistical concepts and data modeling techniques.
  • Exposure to software engineering practices (Git, unit testing) is desirable
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and technologies.
  • Good communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage tasks with guidance and prioritize effectively.
  • Exposure to risk modeling concepts (Monte Carlo simulations, time-series analysis) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools or frameworks.
  • Relevant coursework or certifications in data analytics, cloud technologies, or quantitative methods.
  • Internship or academic project experience in Python, SQL, or cloud technologies is highly valued.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with R programming.
  • Exposure to JSON and XML datasets.
  • Understanding of the mortgage/financial industry.
  • Experience with model deployment or MLOps concepts.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

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Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $50,800.00 - $78,400.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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