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Data Scientist

The Work-Life Group
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Bethesda, MD 20824, US

Salary

$160,000 - $190,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The Data Scientist will drive mission-focused insights from complex datasets, managing and interpreting large-scale government data to support decision-making.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
  • The role requires expertise in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and experience with Python, Linux, and data visualization tools.
  • The pay range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 per year, and it is benefits-eligible.
  • The employer is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, promoting equal opportunity for all.

The Data Scientist will drive mission-focused insights from complex datasets. This role involves managing, modeling, and interpreting large-scale government data holdings to support decision-making and operational success. You will combine expertise in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and domain-specific knowledge to deliver actionable conclusions and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Position Responsibilities

  • Build and assess analytic models tailored to mission-specific needs
  • Communicate principal conclusions clearly, using mathematics, statistics, and computer science methods
  • Develop reproducible workflows and ensure data integrity
  • Develop qualitative and quantitative methods for exploring and assessing datasets in varying states of organization and cleanliness.
  • Organize, clean, and curate large datasets for analysis
  • Present complex technical findings in a way that is accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years' relevant work experience.
  • Experience with software development working with Python in a Unix environment.
  • Experience using the Linux command line.
  • Practical knowledge in Python Machine Learning and Data Visualization
  • Practical knowledge in Data ETL such as working with: Data loading from SQL, CSV, JSON, Excel, etc., Pandas and PySpark
  • Proficiency in statistical packages using any of the following: Python, R, STATA, SPSS, etc.
  • An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Additional Requirements

  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite or other Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD pipeline).
  • Experience with development of any of the following; Hadoop, Pig, MapReduce, or HDFS
  • Working knowledge with other object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C++
  • Working knowledge with Front-end data visualization libraries (i.e., D3.js; Raphael.js, etc.)

The pay range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 per year. This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!


We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.




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