Data Scientist

Whitespace; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitespace is seeking a talented Data Scientist to customize its Worldline platform for a special project. This role, fully remote for candidates outside the DMV area, offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI-powered analysis in national security, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and extensive experience in data analysis.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Unlimited PTO

401K plan and Employer Match

Professional Development Assistance

Equity Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science can substitute for degree.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with large-scale data querying.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement population models to analyze data.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate research into production.

Skills

Data modeling

SQL

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or other quantitative disciplines

Tools

AWS

Job description

Location: Remote/Hybrid-Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI or eligibility to be cleared

Are you ready to be part of a team that creates cutting-edge AI-powered analysis and simulation on-demand? At Whitespace, we use our Iris platform to uncover hidden relationships and patterns of life (POL) at machine speed, enhancing mission performance like never before. Our Worldline platform takes it a step further by creating a digital twin of POL, observed through synthetic sensors, to boost training, readiness, and mission planning solutions.

We're looking for a talented Data Scientist to help customize Worldline for a special project. Worldline generates synthetic, large-scale, geo-tagged data to simulate human activity, curated by experts to ensure realism while maintaining ethical standards. This state-of-the-art platform is used in AI, data science, higher education, technology demonstrations, and geospatial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of location intelligence and data modeling.

You'll be supporting a research and development project under the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), whose mission is to lead the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces. AFRL is at the forefront of modern technology, delivering innovative solutions that provide a strategic advantage to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the world and being part of groundbreaking technology in national security, this position is for you!

This position is 100% remote! We're looking for a candidate who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the contiguous United States. You'll be a W-2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc., and we do not accept third-party applications. This role requires less than 5% travel, including a two-week stay in Rome, NY, and occasional trips to the DMV area to collaborate with the management team. This position is a mid-to-senior level non-management data scientist and reports to the VP of Engineering.

Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement:

• If you reside within the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area: This position requires you to work in our Alexandria VA office 2-3 days a week. The remaining days can be worked remotely
• If you reside outside of the DMV area: This position is 100% remote
  
  
  

The candidate MUST be a US citizen and reside in the contiguous United States. The candidate must be a W2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc. No 3rd party applications.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement population models, analyzing data to extract insights and communicate findings with engineers and external stakeholders
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and relationships
• Communicate complex data in a simple and actionable manner
• Select, manipulate, and transform raw data to improve model accuracy and efficiency
• Identify relavant features and behaviors for modeling
• Collaborate with software developers and engineers to translate research results into production
  
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or other quantitative disciplines. A minimum of 10 years of experience in data science can be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience with data modeling tools, SQL, and database management systems
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with large-scale data querying
• Write efficient and scalable code in Python and SQL for data analysis and automation of tasks
• Comprehensive knowledge of predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and data mining.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
• Strong analytical and statistical skills
• Experience with data visualization tools.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high operational environments
  
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with GIS analysis
• Knowledge and experience with spatial and temporal data analytics
• Knowledge of various machine learning algorithms and techniques
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  
  
  

Benefits

GEODELPHI BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Professional Development Assistance
• Equity Incentive Plan
  
  
  

Who we are:

GeoDelphi, Inc. dba Whitespace is building an Agentic AI, Iris, for global leaders. Recognized as the most innovative company in the Geospatial Industry, Whitespace exponentially accelerates speed-to-answer with powerful analytics, high-cadence data feeds, and human expert-machine teaming. Our answers are rooted in truth data about human activity, delivering reliable decision advantage that keeps pace with world events. Whitespace is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. For further information, visit: http://www.inthewhitespace.com.

GeoDelphi Inc.. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.