Data Scientist Contract Jobs

Data Scientist contract jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features project-based, freelance, and short-term opportunities for experienced data professionals looking for flexible work arrangements.

micro1

Remote Data Scientist

micro1

Falls Church, Virginia, US
full-time
4w ago
confidential

Data Scientist (AI/ML)

confidential

Alexandria, Virginia, US
contractor
Hexaware Technologies, Inc

Full Stack Data Scientist in Washington DC

Hexaware Technologies, Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor
SynergisticIT

Junior Data Scientist with BI Skills

SynergisticIT

College Park, Maryland, US
full-time and contractor
1w ago
ProSidian Consulting

PPM Data Scientist/Statistician I

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor

Junior Data Scientist | TS/SCI

Connect Talent Solutions

Springfield, Virginia, US
Cymertek Corporation

Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics for Federal Contractor

Cymertek Corporation

Chantilly, Virginia, US
full-time
1w ago
PlanIT Group, LLC

Data Scientist Identity Focus

PlanIT Group, LLC

Location not specified
Remote
contractor

Expert and Sr. Data Scientist 117-122 with Security Clearance

IC-CAP

Springfield, Virginia, US
contractor
6d ago
Nithio

Senior Data Science Advisor (Contract)

Nithio

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
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Data Scientist Contract Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • micro11 role
  • confidential1 role
  • Hexaware Technologies, Inc1 role
  • SynergisticIT1 role
  • ProSidian Consulting1 role
  • Connect Talent Solutions1 role

Top Locations

  • Virginia, US5 roles
  • District of Columbia, US3 roles
  • Maryland, US1 role
  • Remote1 role

10% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 77 to USD 170k.

Typical band: USD 70k 97k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Contractor5 roles
  • Full-Time3 roles
  • Full-Time And Contractor1 role

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Featured Data Scientist Contract Jobs

Here are some of the latest openings matching this category. Browse the full list above to filter by location, experience, and employment type.

  1. #1Remote Data Scientist

    micro1Falls Church, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 2, 2026

    Data Scientist Required Skills statistics & Mathematics data handling data collecting data analysis and modeling data visualization data clesning programming About micro1 micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge ac

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  2. #2Data Scientist (AI/ML)

    confidentialAlexandria, Virginia, USContractor

    Data Scientist (AI/ML)\nLocation: Alexandria, Virginia (Onsite)\n \nRole Overview\nA leading government contractor is seeking a Data Scientist to support a mission-focused federal program operating at the intersection of national security, intelligence, and emerging technology. The Data Scientist will develop advanced

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  3. #3Full Stack Data Scientist in Washington DC

    Hexaware Technologies, IncWashington, District of Columbia, USContractor

    Full Stack Data Scientist Washington DC Key Responsibilities Required Qualifications Proven hands-on experience (6+ years preferred) in production-ready models and applications that solve real business problems while actively participating in MLOps to ensure solutions operate reliably in production. Strong experience i

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  4. #4Junior Data Scientist with BI Skills

    SynergisticITCollege Park, Maryland, USFull-Time And ContractorUSD 90k–120k / yearPosted Aug 19, 2026

    Junior Data Scientist — Move From ML Courses to Real Job Readiness Have you completed courses in Python, machine learning, statistics, or data science but still feel unsure about applying for jobs? Many candidates know the theory behind models, but employers want to see whether you can clean data, explore datasets, cho

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  5. #5PPM Data Scientist/Statistician I

    ProSidian ConsultingWashington, District of Columbia, USContractor

    Company Description ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustain

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  6. #6Junior Data Scientist | TS/SCI

    Connect Talent SolutionsSpringfield, Virginia, US

    Connect Talent Solutions is a fast growing, innovative staffing firm offering direct placement, contract and contract to hire solutions. We are uniquely positioned and experienced to support your requirements from IT and engineering to general labor and customer service positions. At Connect, people are the center of o

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  7. #7Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics for Federal Contractor

    Cymertek CorporationChantilly, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 120k–170k / yearPosted Aug 21, 2026

    Cymertek Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Data Scientist to transform data into actionable insights using ML, statistics, and advanced analytics. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and communicate findings to drive strategic decisions within a federal contracting environment. The r

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  8. #8Data Scientist Identity Focus

    PlanIT Group, LLCRemoteContractor

    Data Scientist - Identity Focus Requirements Data Scientist with Identity focus dedicated to analyzing data related to fraud as a result of identity verification and validation challenges. This individual will support our existing team with the following requirements: • 3+ years of experience as a data engineer / data

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  9. #9Expert and Sr. Data Scientist 117-122 with Security Clearance

    IC-CAPSpringfield, Virginia, USContractorPosted Aug 24, 2026

    • ** Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Expert and Sr. Data Scientist Expert Data Scientist Education and Experience Required Minimum 18 years of total relevant experience Bachelors and Masters STEM degree can count for up to an additional 5 years o

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  10. #10Senior Data Science Advisor (Contract)

    NithioWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 77–86 / hour

    Role Summary This role will support Nithio while our Chief Data Scientist is on parental leave from April 22, 2024, through August 2024. This role will be on a contract basis for roughly 20-25 hours per week during this period. Nithio seeks a Senior Data Science Advisor to lead and oversee our product development, data

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About Data Scientist Contract Jobs

Data Scientist contract jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features project-based, freelance, and short-term opportunities for experienced data professionals looking for flexible work arrangements.

Contract Data Scientists are typically hired to solve specific business challenges, build machine learning models, develop predictive analytics solutions, or optimize data pipelines within defined timeframes. Companies often seek experts with strong skills in Python or R, SQL, data visualization tools, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.

Many contract roles focus on AI implementation, data strategy consulting, customer analytics, financial modeling, or cloud-based data engineering. Experience with big data technologies, MLOps, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is frequently required.

Our curated listings include remote and global contract opportunities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging tech markets. Contract positions often offer competitive hourly rates or project-based compensation, providing flexibility and exposure to diverse industries.

Each job posting includes detailed scope of work, required expertise, contract duration, and application instructions to help you quickly identify the right project.

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