Data Scientist 3

Sentar Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Data Scientist 3 in MD to develop and sustain analytics tools using Python and the customer toolset. You will leverage your CS expertise to deliver data-driven insights for national security missions.

The role requires proficiency in data science and ML, with a TS/SCI clearance and active poly. You will collaborate across teams to translate complex data into actionable conclusions for mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience applying ML/DS methods to large datasets.
• Strong programming in Python and data manipulation.
• Ability to communicate findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain analytics tools and workflows.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements.
• Communicate principal conclusions from data to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

GM

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/CS/Statistics

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Data Scientist 3 in MD!

Role Description:

We are seeking a Data Scientist proficient in Python, GM, and the customer toolset. This role involves leveraging your computer science expertise to develop and sustain analytics tools.

The Level 3 Data Scientist shall possess the following capabilities:

• Employ must have some combination (2 or more) of the following skill areas:
• Foundations: Mathematical, Computational, Statistical
• Data Processing: Data management and curation, data description and visualization, workflow and reproducibility
• Modeling, Inference, and Prediction: Data modeling and assessment, domain-specific consideration.
• Ability to make and communicate principal conclusions from data using elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and applications-specific knowledge.
• Ability to use analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or another appropriate scientific method, develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing, exploring, and assessing large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure that account for the unique feature and limitations inherent in National Agency data holdings.
• Translate practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and, conversely, assist others with drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active poly

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 12 years of experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Bachelor’s?Degree must be in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science or a degree in a related field (Computer Information Systems, Engineering), a degree in the physical/hard sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy), or other science disciplines with a substantial computational component (i.e. behavioral, social, or life) may be considered if it included a concentration of coursework (5 or more courses) in advanced Mathematics (typically 300 level or higher, such as linear algebra, probability and statistics, machine learning) and/or computer science (e.g. algorithms, programming, , data structures, data mining, artificial intelligence). College-level requirement, or upper-level math courses designated as elementary or basic do not count.
• Broader range of degrees will be considered if accompanied by a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited college/university.

Experience:

• Relevant experience must be in designing/implementing machine learning, data science, advanced analytical algorithms, programming (skill in at least on high level language (e.g. Python), statistical analysis (e.g. variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing, EDA, application of linear models), data management (e.g. data cleaning and transformation), data mining, data modeling and assessment, artificial intelligence, and/or software engineering.

Benefits at Sentar:

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

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