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
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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