Data Scientist

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist with at least 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling. Responsibilities include analyzing complex datasets, developing machine learning models, and collaborating with teams to communicate insights effectively. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required, along with proficiency in Python or R and familiarity with cloud platforms. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning and statistical models.
• Design and implement experiments, including A/B testing and predictive analytics.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data modeling

Data visualization

Programming in Python or R

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Seaborn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Data Scientist with at least 5 years of experience leveraging data to drive business insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

What will you do?

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning and statistical models
• Design and implement experiments, including A/B testing and predictive analytics
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality and accessibility
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build data visualizations and dashboards to present insights effectively
• Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments
• Continuously improve model performance and accuracy
• Stay current with emerging data science techniques, tools, and technologies

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (PhD preferred for some roles)
• 5+ years of experience in data science or a related field
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)