Data Scientist 3 - (Data Science, NLP, Machine Learning)

Akina, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 226,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Federal holidays 11

401k 100% vesting

Healthcare fully covered

Educational assistance

Job summary

Akina, Inc. in Linthicum, Maryland, seeks a Data Scientist 3 to analyze requirements and lead ML/NLP initiatives within complex systems. You will extract data from unstructured sources and guide architecture and design efforts in collaboration with government stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring extensive systems engineering and data science experience, with Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch). TS/SCI clearance is required; Akina offers a robust compensation package and mission-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline is required.
• Twenty (20) years of SE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity is required.
• Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities and provide technical leadership for integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Guide users in formulating requirements and assess feasible alternative approaches.
• Develop system Architecture and design documentation, and contribute to system integration and test plans.
• Communicate with Government and program personnel and ensure technical integrity of SE deliverables.

Skills

Data Science

NLP

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering / CS / IS

Twenty (20) years SE experience

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Unstructured data processing

Job description

Data Scientist 3 - (Data Science, NLP, Machine Learning)

• Linthicum, Maryland

Data Scientist 3 - (Data Science, NLP, Machine Learning)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required within 10 years
Position ID: 22-15-SE3
Location: Linthicum, Maryland

Description:

Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Position Required Skills:

• Systems engineering with a focus on complex systems of systems
• Data Science, including natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML)
• Data extraction and processing from unstructured/semi-structured sources (e.g., PDFs, CONOPS, DODAF)
• Qualitative analytical processes and data visualization
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch

SE3 Qualifications:

Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range: $226k-$276k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.