Data Scientist

Prescient Edge; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑or

Comprehensive healthcare: medical, vis

Dental & orthodontia coverage

Job summary

Prescient Edge seeks a Data Scientist to support a federal government client in the United States. The role involves developing and refining predictive models, performing EDA, and delivering AI-driven insights to enhance intelligence and operational planning.

Responsibilities include integrating stakeholder feedback into iterative model cycles, following Agile practices, and documenting model performance and operational impact.

Qualifications

• Develop and refine predictive models and conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA).
• Proficient in data mining, statistical modeling, and AI forecasting.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy).
• Knowledge of cloud-based AI/ML tools and deploying models into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine predictive models and generate AI-driven insights for intelligence and operational planning.
• Integrate customer feedback into model iterations within Agile sprint cycles.
• Submit performance reports documenting findings, metrics, and impact assessments.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

EDA

Feature engineering

Geospatial analytics

Agile

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS SageMaker

Azure Machine Learning

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Data Scientist to support a federal government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon.

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description

• Develop and refine predictive models, conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), and generate AI-driven insights to enhance intelligence and operational planning.
• Integrate customer feedback into model iteration cycles, leveraging Agile development methodologies to maintain responsiveness to mission requirements.
• Submit the Predictive Model Performance Report, documenting key findings, model accuracy metrics, and operational impact assessments.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Possess the knowledge and capability to develop and refine predictive models, analyze large-scale datasets, and document analytic processes.
• Personnel must be proficient in data mining, statistical modeling, and AI-driven forecasting techniques, with experience in working with structured and unstructured data sources. Knowledge of data visualization, feature selection, and geospatial analytics is required. Personnel must be capable of integrating data from multiple sources, ensuring model accuracy, and working within an Agile sprint cycle to deliver iterative improvements.
• Personnel must have demonstrated experience in exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and statistical testing.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, and data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) is required.
• Personnel must have experience in cloud-based AI/ML tools, such as AWS SageMaker or Azure Machine Learning, and in implementing models into operational workflows.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or seven (7) years of equivalent experience in machine learning and predictive modeling.
• Desirable but not required certifications include AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, or Certified Data Scientist (CDS).

Security clearance

• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a clearance.

Location

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.