Data Scientist Principal

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• 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

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS

• Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation

• Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen

• 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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SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability