Applied Data Scientist: End-to-End Analytics & Impact

Shift5; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity in a startup

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Uncapped paid time off

Flexible work & remote policy

Tax-deferred public transit benefits

Job summary

Shift5, located in Arlington, Virginia, is looking for an Applied Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. In this role, you will define and engage in data science projects, enhancing our product suite with your analyses.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a keen understanding of customer needs. A Master's or Doctorate in Data Science is preferred, along with experience in defense or cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Proficient in generic analytics coding languages, including Python and SQL.
• Experience with time-series data and strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects from problem definition to deliverables.
• Collaborate with teams to translate analyses into customer value.
• Perform complex statistical analyses to leverage operational data.

Skills

Fluency in Python

SQL

R

Matlab

Data needs analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Data Science

Job description

Shift5, located in Arlington, Virginia, is looking for an Applied Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. In this role, you will define and engage in data science projects, enhancing our product suite with your analyses.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a keen understanding of customer needs. A Master's or Doctorate in Data Science is preferred, along with experience in defense or cybersecurity.