Data Scientist

MANTECH; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a data-driven Data Scientist to support a Federal customer with advanced analytics, data science pipeline development, and interactive visualizations for client applications. This remote role prefers candidates in the National Capital Region and may require travel for onboarding.

You will contribute to data mining, ML model validation, and data-driven solutions, collaborating within a data science project team to deliver descriptive and predictive analytics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in applied research directed to machine learning, data science, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, operations research, or a closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with data mining methods, databases, data visualization, and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Apply and validate data mining methods and machine learning models.
• Design and implement data-driven solutions, with a focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations.
• Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations.
• Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging tools and techniques in ML, statistics, and analytics.
• Serve as a key member of a data science project team, supporting other data scientists and consultants.

Skills

Machine learning

Data science

Statistics

Applied mathematics

Computer science

Operations research

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Qlik

Tableau

PowerBI

Databricks

SQL

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our Data and AI Practice. This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the National Capital Region. Ability to travel for initial onboarding and laptop pickup (estimated 1 day).

As a Data Scientist, you will support a key Federal customer with high impact advanced analytics, data science pipeline development, and interactive data visualization for custom client applications.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Apply and validate data mining methods and machine learning models.


• Design and implement data-driven solutions, with a specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations.


• Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations.


• Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis.


• Maintain current knowledge of emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics.


• Serve as a key member of a data science project team, supporting other data scientists and consultants in the performance of assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in applied research directed to machine learning, data science, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, operations research, or a closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.


• Advanced Degree (Master’s) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.


• Demonstrated experience with data mining methods, databases, data visualization, and machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analytic techniques such as anomaly detection, clustering, entity resolution, risk-based modeling, and network and cohort analysis.


• Expertise with Qlik and/or other BI tools such as Tableau and PowerBI.


• Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies.


• Strong SQL skills and demonstrated experience with cleaning, managing, optimizing performance, and processing large volumes of data.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Clearance Requirements

• Top Secret preferred with ability to obtain a CBP/BI Suitability which is required to start.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.


• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.