Data Scientist

Data Scientist | Burke, VA, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 We're hiring on behalf of a leading technology provider that serves government and commercial customers with innovative digital and mission solutions. This organization is known for its cutting-edge work in areas critical to national security and is committed to fostering professional growth and development. The Role • Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP), and develop automated solutions for complex challenges. • Construct and execute complex database queries using SQL and API interfaces. • Perform web scraping and techniques for processing unstructured data. • Leverage automation and machine learning for data management, scenario prediction, and data-driven recommendations. • Learn and utilize technologies such as AWS and Git. What You'll Need • BS degree and 8 – 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 – 10 years of relevant experience. • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction from relational databases and APIs. • Experience with supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP (familiarity with libraries like spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow). • Solid understanding of frequentist statistics, probability, predictive modeling, computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods. • Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib). What's On Offer • Competitive compensation package. • Access to technical upskilling, education, and training support. • Opportunities for professional and personal growth in challenging assignments. • Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans. Apply via Haystack today!