Data Scientist Principal

  • ASHBURN, VA
  • Posted 6 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Relational Databases
Project Management
Data Science
Data Analysis
Machine Learning (ML)
Deep Learning
SQL
PyTorch
Data Mining
Django
Flask
Python
Testing
Unit Testing
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Mathematics
Information Retrieval
Modeling
XML
JSON
Communication
Management
Leadership
Unix
Linux
Docker
Kubernetes
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Database
Forms
Algorithms
Computer Science
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details

Job ID: 2510719

Location: ASHBURN, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-10-09

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Data Scientist

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
  • We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist (Senior) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES
  • Collect and analyze large data sets from complex data models including relational databases
  • Define acceptance criteria including setting algorithm thresholds based on statistical analysis
  • Develop and identify approaches for predictive models
  • Define and set standards for performing data analysis
  • Manage a small team of data engineers responsible for performing data mining and analysis
  • Interface with clients, project management, stake holders, and development teams
  • Consolidate information into reports

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field
  • 9+ years of experience in data science techniques - including data analysis, statistical analysis, programming, modeling and design, machine learning, and deep learning
  • Strong programming skills including SQL, Python, PyTorch, other related languages, and data mining tools
  • Strong experience with Python web frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django, Flask)
  • Solid understanding of modern Python 3.8+ programming
  • Familiarity with Python testing frameworks (e.g. pytest, unittest)
  • Strong experience in AWS cloud
  • Strong background in math and statistics
  • Advanced learning techniques - information retrieval, modeling, and entity resolution
  • Knowledge of a variety of data formats such as XML, JSON, and various image formats
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills - candidate must have ability to interface with client upper management staff, stake holders, as well as project managers and development teams
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Knowledge working with Unix/Linux
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Oracle/Postgres DB
  • Experience working with DHS, Customs and Border Protection, or travel related data
  • Experience working with various forms of biometric algorithms, facial recognition preferred
  • Familiarity with NIST standards
  • Master's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
  • Location - Location - On-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area



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