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.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

Data Scientist Professional

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

McLean, Virginia, US
contractor
19h ago
Integrity Management Consulting

Data Scientist - TS/SCI

Integrity Management Consulting

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time and contractor
micro1

Remote Data Scientist

micro1

Alexandria, Virginia, US
contractor
1w ago
Hilton

Data Scientist (contract)

Hilton

McLean, Virginia, US
contractor
3w ago
Hexaware Technologies, Inc

Full Stack Data Scientist in Washington DC

Hexaware Technologies, Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, US
contractor
Pyramid Consulting, Inc

“Data Scientist”/ “Quantitative Analytics”

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

McLean, Virginia, US
contractor
4w ago
ChatGPT Jobs

Remote R Data Scientist & AI Content Reviewer

ChatGPT Jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
DataAnnotation

Data Scientist - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time, part-time, and contractor
VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Data Scientist $80/hr Srinivasa Kandi

VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Springfield, Virginia, US
contractor
DataAnnotation

Data Scientist - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time, part-time, and contractor
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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

  • Pyramid Consulting, Inc2 roles
  • DataAnnotation2 roles
  • Integrity Management Consulting1 role
  • micro11 role
  • Hilton1 role
  • Hexaware Technologies, Inc1 role

Top Locations

  • Virginia, US6 roles
  • District of Columbia, US4 roles

Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 40 to USD 165k.

Typical band: USD 24k 33k.

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

Employment Types

  • Contractor6 roles
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, And Contractor2 roles
  • Full-Time And Contractor1 role
  • Full-Time1 role

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Featured Data Scientist Contract Jobs

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  1. #1Data Scientist Professional

    Pyramid Consulting, IncMcLean, Virginia, USContractorUSD 60–70 / hourPosted Jun 29, 2026

    Immediate need for a talented Data Scientist Professional. This is a 03 Months Contract To Hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in McLean, VA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job Diva ID: 26-20028 Pay Range: $60 - $70 /hr. Employee benefits

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  2. #2Data Scientist - TS/SCI

    Integrity Management ConsultingWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time And ContractorUSD 120k–165k / year

    Location: Washington, D.C. Required Qualifications • Experience performing statistical, analytical, and data management techniques for intelligence and operational data. • Ability to conduct extensive classified and unclassified research and reference searches, develop database retrieval strategies, and perform on-line

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  3. #3Remote Data Scientist

    micro1Alexandria, Virginia, USContractorPosted Jun 17, 2026

    Data Scientist Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary Join our client's team as a Data Scientist and play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive business growth. You will leverage your expertise in statistics, mathematics, and programming to tackle challenging data problems,

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  4. #4Data Scientist (contract)

    HiltonMcLean, Virginia, USContractorPosted Jun 7, 2026

    Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Hilton through Talent Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Talent Solutions and will not be an employee of Hilton. Contract workers are not employees of Hilton or any of its subsidiaries, nor will they be eligible for Hilton

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  5. #5Full 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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  6. #6“Data Scientist”/ “Quantitative Analytics”

    Pyramid Consulting, IncMcLean, Virginia, USContractorUSD 80–90 / hourPosted Jun 1, 2026

    Immediate need for a talented “Data Scientist”/ “Quantitative Analytics”. This is a 03-06+ Months Contract to hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Mclean, VA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job Diva ID: 26-16986 Pay Range: $80 - $90 /ho

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  7. #7Remote R Data Scientist & AI Content Reviewer

    ChatGPT JobsWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time

    A fast-growing AI Data Services company is seeking an R Programming Software Engineer to create and evaluate AI-generated content. This remote, contractor role emphasizes strong R programming skills for data analysis and a solid understanding of statistical methodologies. You will develop training content for AI models

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  8. #8Data Scientist - AI Trainer

    DataAnnotationWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time, Part-Time, And ContractorUSD 40–60 / hour

    DataAnnotation is committed to creating quality AI. Help train AI chatbots while gaining the flexibility of remote work and choosing your own schedule. We are looking for an existing Data Scientist - AI Trainer to help train AI models. AI models are increasingly capable of performing complex analytical and scientific r

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  9. #9Data Scientist $80/hr Srinivasa Kandi

    VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLCSpringfield, Virginia, USContractor

    Role: –Data Scientist Bill Rate: $80/hour C2C Location: Springfield,VA Duration: 12+ months/ long-term Interview Criteria: Telephonic + Zoom Direct Client Requirement You Have: 2+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining 2+ years of experience with stat

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  10. #10Data Scientist - AI Trainer

    DataAnnotationArlington, Virginia, USFull-Time, Part-Time, And ContractorUSD 50–100 / hour

    We are looking for an existing Data Scientist - AI Trainer to help train AI models. You'll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals — including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers — who are driving real-world impact in AI development. Our platform offers an engagin

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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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