Data Scientist Security Clearance

Position: Data Scientist 4 with Security Clearance
Location: Annapolis Junction

We are seeking a Data Scientist proficient in Python and experienced in automating workflows, data manipulation, and visualization using Jupyter Notebooks. This role involves leveraging Python expertise to streamline processes and create insightful visualizations for data-driven decision-making. The Level 4 Data Scientist shall possess the following capabilities:
* Foundations: (Mathematical, Computational, Statistical).
* Data Processing: (Data management and curation, data description and visualization, workflow and reproducibility).
* Modeling, Inference, and Prediction: (Data modeling and assessment, domain-specific considerations).
* Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets. Make and communicate principled conclusions from data using elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application specific knowledge. Through analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or another appropriate scientific method, develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing, exploring, and assessing large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure that account for the unique features and limitations inherent in DOD data holdings.

Translate practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and, conversely, assist others with drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data. Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences. Make informed recommendations regarding competing technical solutions by maintaining awareness of the constantly shifting DOD collection, processing, storage and analytic capabilities and limitations.
* Need an established AI expert with demonstrated experience designing and implementing sophisticated AI/ML and data science solutions across various domains within the MPO customer environment. The candidate must be familiar with the design and implementation of Agentic AI systems and customized Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities. The candidate must possess deep knowledge and experience in AI solutions and the ability to assess, evaluate, and implement the correct machine learning models for specific purposes and optimized performance.

They must have experience generating, evaluating, training, and optimizing machine learning models (e.g., LLMs) for use in low-memory, low-resourced edge device environments.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree with 15 years of relevant experience.
* Associates degree with 17 years of relevant experience.
* Bachelor's Degree must be in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science or a degree in a related field (Computer Information Systems, Engineering), a degree in the physical/hard sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy), or other science disciplines with a substantial computational component (i.e. behavioral, social, or life) may be considered if it included a concentration of coursework (5 or more courses) in advanced Mathematics (typically 300 level or higher, such as linear algebra, probability and statistics, machine learning) and/or computer science (e.g. algorithms, programming, , data structures, data mining, artificial intelligence).

College-level requirement, or upper-level math courses designated as elementary or basic do not count.

Note:

A broader range of degrees will be considered if accompanied by a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited college/university.
* Relevant experience must be in designing/implementing machine learning, data science, advanced analytical algorithms, programming (skill in at least one high-level language (e.g. Python)), statistical analysis (e.g. variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing, EDA, application of linear models), data management (e.g. data cleaning and transformation), data mining, data modeling and assessment, artificial intelligence, and/or software engineering. Experience in more than one area is strongly preferred.

TS/SCI with polygraph is required.