Data Scientist

Data Scientist | Rockville, MD, United States | Hybrid

This employer is seeking a Data Scientist with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a dynamic and expanding team focused on critical national security projects. The organization is a leader in technology and industry, delivering innovative digital and mission solutions to government and commercial clients. They foster a professional environment where challenging assignments enable staff to thrive, prioritizing career growth as a key business strategy.

The Role

• Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP), to develop automated solutions for complex business challenges.
• Construct and execute complex database search queries across multiple databases using SQL and API interfaces.
• Perform web scraping and employ various techniques for processing unstructured data.
• Leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Learn and utilize technologies such as AWS and Git.
• Process and analyze data from intricate systems to derive actionable insights.

What You'll Need

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction.
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, and natural language processing (NLP), including familiarity with NLP libraries and tools (e.g., spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, TensorFlow).
• Knowledge 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 salary range of $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, 401K with company match, and discounted stock purchase plans.
• Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support.
• Flexible scheduling options and parental paid leave.

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