Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Job Location s:
US-VA-Herndon | US-VA-Reston

Requisition :

Position Category:
Scientific, Research & Analysis

Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

The Senior Data Scientist utilizes expertise in discovering and analyzing complex data sets and data sources to derive actionable insights using statistical methods, machine learning and data visualization tools. Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

• Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Utilize scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products to inform high quality analytic decisions.
• Proactively retrieve data from various sources and analyze data for better understanding.
• Build and utilize AI/ML tools to automate processes for efficiencies.
• Build high quality prediction systems.
• Utilize data visualization and graphical applications, including Microsoft Office Power BI and Tableau.
• Utilize major data science languages such as R and Python.
• Perform management and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL.
• Perform statistical analysis and use data mining algorithms.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, with a minimum of 17 years of experience, or Master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of work experience.
• Professional or graduate certificate in Data Science from a university or major online learning platform.
• Experience in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience in major data science languages such as R and Python.
• Experience managing and merging disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL.
• Experience in statistical analysis and developing data mining algorithms.
• Experience with large data multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated predictive analytics.
• Experience in algorithm development, data structures, and software development practices.
• Experience in coding, scripting, information science, mathematics, machine learning, visual analytic modeling tools, and relevant SOPs to create repeatable, widely applicable procedures to support all-source intelligence analysis and production.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with users and stakeholders.
• Capacity to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science.
• Experience working in the customer environment is preferred.

Security Clearance: This position requires an active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly; US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.