Data Scientist

Data Scientist | Sterling, VA, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 We're hiring for a leading technology company that provides innovative digital and mission solutions to government and commercial clients. This established organization is at the forefront of security engineering, CNO, mission software, and analytical methods, offering a challenging and rewarding environment for driven professionals. The Role • Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP), to solve complex business challenges. • Develop automated solutions for data management, scenario prediction, and data-driven recommendations. • Construct and execute complex SQL queries across multiple databases and utilize API interfaces for data extraction. • Perform web scraping and apply various techniques for processing unstructured data. • Leverage emerging technologies such as AWS and Git. What You'll Need • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of experience. • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. • Proficiency in Python and strong SQL skills for data extraction and database interaction. • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, and familiarity with NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, TensorFlow). • Solid understanding of frequentist statistics, probability, predictive modeling, computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods. • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, or Matplotlib. What's On Offer • Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package. • Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support. • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance. • A dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and making a significant impact. Apply via Haystack today!