Data Scientist

Data Scientist

The ideal candidate for this position must possess the following:

• Active TS clearance with polygraph.
• AMOD tools experience.
• A bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science is preferred.
• Additional work experience or completion of JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) may be utilized to offset a lack of a degree.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following skills:

• Relevant experience must be in designing/implementing machine learning, data science, advanced analytical algorithms, programming (at least one high level language, e.g. Python), statistical analysis (e.g., variability, sampling error, interference).
• Proficient in Python and experienced in automating workflows, data manipulation, and visualization using Jupiter Notebooks.
• Use analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or another appropriate scientific method to assess large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure that account for the unique feature and limitations inherent in National Agency data holding.
• Translate practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and assist/collaborate with others to draw appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data.
• Be able to communicate with people of various backgrounds, including individuals with non-technical audiences.

Must be proficient in two or more of the following skill areas:

• Foundations:
  Mathematical, Computational, Statistical
• Data Processing:
  Data management and curation, data description and visualization, workflow and reproducibility
• Modeling, Inference, and Prediction:
  Data modeling and assessment, domain-specific consideration.