Data Scientist

Brooksource; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooksource seeks a Data Scientist for full-time support at a client facility in the Chantilly, VA area. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing multi-source technical information, designing ML and data engineering techniques for advanced missions, and collaborating in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Required qualifications include a BS with 8+ years, MS 5+ years, or PhD 3+ years in a relevant field, plus US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years of relevant experience, MS 5+ years, or PhD 3+ years.
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Experience applying ML, statistics, and data mining to gain insights from data.
• Experience with data pipelines, databases, and data repositories.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze technical information from multiple sources.
• Design and implement machine learning and data engineering techniques for S&T missions.
• Apply data collection and analysis tools to improve existing techniques and devise new techniques.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment and lead tasks on time and on budget.
• Propose and execute creative data science solutions to unique problems.
• Provide thorough products that may require minor revisions and edits.
• Proactively manage expectations and deadlines in an agile environment.
• Maintain excellent communication with co-located and geographically diverse team members.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Statistics

Data mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Business Line is currently seeking candidates for a full-time position as a Data Scientist. This position will provide support at a client facility in the Chantilly, VA area.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing technical information from multiple sources to drive client missions and quick-turn tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Aid in the design and implementation of machine learning and data engineering techniques for application to advanced client missions in science and technology (S&T) fields.
• Technical proficiency in applying data collection and analysis tools to S&T mission areas, specifically to improve existing techniques and devise new techniques to solve mission-critical data science challenges.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary environment while working independently and leading tasks on time and on budget.
• Independently propose, develop, and execute creative solutions to unique data science problems, including Suggestions for new data sources and data exploitation techniques
• Providing thorough and completed products that require minor revisions and/or editing.
• Proactively managing expectations and meeting deadlines in a fast-moving, agile environment.
• Maintaining excellent communication and interaction with both co-located and geographically diverse team members

Key Qualifications

• Experience using tools for collecting, assembling, interpreting, translating, and analyzing multi-source data, such as S&T information, network, open source, and databases, and synthesizing knowledge into actionable intelligence.
• Experience applying machine learning, statistics, and/or data mining techniques to gain insights from data.
• Experience with automation of data pipelining processes, data transformation, databases, and/or repositories.
• Experience with assessing and technical reporting on technologies and scientific topics, i.e. technology readiness levels (TRL) and critical technology elements (CTE).
• Experience with diverse media and advanced S&T data.
• BS and (8+) years of relevant experience; MS and (5+) years of relevant experience; PhD in relevant field and (3+) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
• Excitement about learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about S&T missions.
• Experience in national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.