Reporting Data Scientist - Project Controls at Fluor
Sacramento, CA
$96,500–$179,500from the description
Jun 28, 2026
Sacramento, CA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A data science role embedded within a large infrastructure program management team, supporting project controls for a major California rail program. The position centers on building predictive models, automated dashboards (primarily in Power BI), and analytics frameworks that draw on cost, schedule, risk, and finance data. It suits an experienced data professional comfortable presenting complex analytical findings to executive and board-level audiences.
Senior level · 8+ years · Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 130 people in the Sacramento, CA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (data scientists). range 95–160
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
What the occupation pays Median $103,700 (middle half $88,990–$124,800). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The role sits at the intersection of data science (predictive/statistical modeling) and BI/reporting analytics (Power BI dashboards, reporting workflows for a large infrastructure program). 15-2051 Data Scientists was chosen because the JD explicitly titles the role 'Data Scientist' and emphasizes predictive modeling and statistical analysis; 15-2031 Operations Research Analysts is a credible runner-up given the heavy focus on program reporting, KPIs, and BI dashboards.
Power BI is listed under 'Preferred Qualifications' but is also called out by name in the core responsibilities section ('Create automated dashboards, visualizations, and analytical tools using Power BI and other platforms'), which functions as a hard requirement in the role's day-to-day work. It is treated as required on that basis.
Python and R appear only under 'Preferred Qualifications' as examples of 'modern programming languages (e.g., Python, R)' — listed as a single interchangeable requirement with Python as primary and R as the alternative.
Visio and desktop publishing/graphics software appear only under 'Preferred Qualifications'.
The posting does not specify a city beyond the California High-Speed Rail Authority context; the Authority is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, which is used as the metro. The role may also involve work in the Central Valley construction corridor.
The salary range ($96,500–$179,500/year) is stated explicitly; the posting notes the market rate is typically at the midpoint.
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