Data Scientist Senior

  • ASHBURN, VA
  • Posted 17 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Time management
Information Technology
Relational databases
Statistics
Data Analysis
Data mining
Project management
Computer science
Applied mathematics
Data Science
Machine Learning (ML)
Deep learning
Information retrieval
Systems engineering
Federal government
Data
Security clearance
HIS
Algorithms
Management
Software development
Modeling
Leadership
SQL
Python
Mathematics
XML
JSON
Communication
Unix
Linux
Forms
National Institute of Standards and Technology
SAP BASIS
Policies
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2405371-ASHBURN-VA

Location: ASHBURN, VA, US

Date Posted: 2024-04-11

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Data Scientist

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Data Scientist Senior to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career. The right candidate will bring an interest in applying his or her talents to national and homeland security problems.

Job Responsibilities
  • 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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
  • 9 years of experience in data science techniques - including data analysis, statistical analysis, programming, modeling, machine learning, and deep learning
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience
  • Strong programming skills including SQL, python, other related languages, and data mining tools
  • 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
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge working with Unix/Linux
  • 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 in a related field


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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