Data Scientist – Private Equity, Private Credit Risk, & Performance Analysis

GXM is seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous Data Scientist with deep experience in Private Equity and Private Credit risk and performance analysis to support a high-priority federal investment program focused on accelerating the development and deployment of emerging technologies critical to national and economic security.

This role combines advanced quantitative analysis alternative investment evaluation and risk modelling to support senior government stakeholders in making informed capital allocation decisions and to report on program performance. The selected candidate will work at the intersection of finance data science and national strategic priorities analyzing complex investment structures portfolio performance and risk indicators across a broad range of innovative technology sectors.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in private markets investing financial modeling performance and risk analytics and data-driven decision support along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced high-visibility federal environment. This individual will also mentor junior analysts contribute to cross-functional collaboration and help improve investment evaluation systems and analytical workflows.

This position is based in the Washington DC metropolitan area and requires on-site presence five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced quantitative analysis of private equity funds private credit portfolios portfolio companies and alternative investment structures.
• Perform risk and performance analysis across investment portfolios including credit risk valuation trends liquidity exposure portfolio concentration and capital deployment effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain analytical models to assess investment opportunities portfolio health and long-term strategic outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging technology sectors and companies for alignment with federal investment priorities including dual-use commercial and defense-related applications.
• Produce investment memorandums executive briefings dashboards and data visualizations for senior government leadership and stakeholders.
• Apply advanced data science statistical modeling machine learning and predictive analytics techniques to large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Develop automated workflows and scalable analytical processes to support investment analysis and reporting functions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of investment policies reporting frameworks governance processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify trends and risks indicators across investment and technology datasets to support strategic decision-making.

• U.S. Citizen required and will be verified in-person; no clearance required.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science Finance Economics Statistics Business Analytics or a related quantitative field.
• 57 years of experience in private equity private credit investment analytics quantitative finance or related financial analytical roles.
• Experience performing private equity and private credit risk and performance analysis including portfolio analytics valuation assessment and investment risk evaluation.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Power BI Tableau or similar tools.
• Strong analytical statistical and financial modeling skills with the ability to communicate findings to executive stakeholders.
• Experience working in fast-paced high-visibility environments with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal investment innovation economic development or technology modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of emerging technology sectors such as artificial intelligence advanced manufacturing semiconductors energy autonomy cybersecurity biotechnology or defense technologies.
• Familiarity with federal investment governance public-private partnerships or interagency coordination environments.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques to financial forecasting investment screening or risk analysis.
• Understanding of technology commercialization and transition challenges including operational adoption and scaling constraints.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer

GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time with or without cause or notice subject to applicable legal requirements.