Data Scientist

Forge Group, LLC; Virginia; Remote; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Group, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to join a dynamic team. The role will work with government customers and lead Palantir Foundry deployments, including workflow development, data validation, reporting, and analytics. You will support data pipelines and enterprise analytics within Palantir Foundry.

Ideal candidates bring 6–8 years in data science or data engineering, strong Python skills, and experience with Palantir Foundry, APIs, and Scrum. A U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• 6-8 years of professional experience in Data Science or data engineering roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry and analytical tools.
• Experience with data modeling and data integration.
• Experience using Python.
• Experience integrating data from APIs and external systems.
• Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology.
• Experience with Jira Software.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop data visualizations and workflows to enable decision making.
• Lead calls with government customers on requirements, project status, and risks.
• Demonstrate the solution to foster stakeholder feedback cycles.
• Participate in requirements sessions and identify architectural components.
• Document data models to tie disparate sources together.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for data integration and analytics.
• Create and maintain technical documentation with technical staff.
• Maintain Active Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Communication skills

Scrum

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / MIS / related

Tools

Jira Software

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Requirement

Data Scientist

Job Description

We are hiring a Data Scientist to become part of a dynamic team at Forge. This position will work closely with government customers and lead development of applications on a Palantir Foundry implementation. The role will lead and perform workflow development, data validation and analysis capabilities, reports and dashboards, and support data pipelines and analytical workflows within the enterprise Palantir Foundry platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop data visualizations and workflows leveraging industry best practices to enable decision making.
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in functional and technical calls with government customers to cover topics including requirements analysis, project status, functional solutions, tasking, risks, and actions.
• Perform demonstrations of the solution as it develops to foster stakeholder feedback cycles.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions and identify architectural application components to support requirements development.
• Document data models necessary to tie disparate data sources together.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to support data integration and analytics.
• Work directly with technical staff to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Maintain Active Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications/Requirements

We are looking for candidates who sit forward, lock in, and proactively pursue outcomes on behalf of our teams and our customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• 6-8 years of professional experience performing in Data Science, or data engineering-related roles
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or equivalent
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, including Palantir Foundry and analytical tools
• Experience with data modeling, data integration, and analytical dataset development
• Experience using Python
• Experience integrating data from APIs and external systems.
• Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology
• Experience with Jira Software
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to follow security protocol to protect sensitive data
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Security+ CE

Job

Full-Time

Location

Fully Remote

Salary Range

$120,000 - $135,000 per year

Assigned Forge Job Title

Project Specialist

Essential Duties

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty.

Benefits

Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.

The Forge total compensation model is based on a "choose-your-own-adventure approach" allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability