Data Scientist Development Program - Rotational & ML

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Data science is present in every aspect of NSA's mission to protect the nation. By joining our team, you will tackle challenging problems by leveraging big data, high-performance computing, machine learning and more.

We are looking for senior-level data scientists who believe that answers to hard questions lie in the yet-to-be-told story of diverse, complicated data sets. You will develop solutions for complex data problems, taking full advantage of NSA's capabilities to tackle the highest

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include passing the Data Science Examination (DSE).
• Degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or related fields qualify without extra coursework.
• Other degrees require a Data Science certificate or 5+ courses in advanced mathematics and advanced computer science.

Responsibilities

• Exploring data analysis and model-fitting to reveal data features of interest.
• Using machine-learned predictive modeling.
• Constructing usable data sets from multiple sources to meet customer needs.
• Identifying and analyzing anomalous data (including metadata).
• Developing conceptual design and models to address mission requirements.
• Developing qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing datasets in various states.
• Performing analytic modeling, scripting and/or programming.
• Working collaboratively and iteratively throughout the data-science lifecycle.
• Designing and developing analytics and techniques for analysis.
• Analyzing data using mathematical and statistical methods.
• Evaluating, documenting and communicating research processes, analyses and results to customers, peers and leadership.
• Creating interpretable visualizations

Skills

Machine learning

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Programming

Technical writing

Software engineering

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

Data Science certificate

Advanced mathematics coursework

Advanced computer science coursework

Job description

Data science is present in every aspect of NSA's mission to protect the nation. By joining our team, you will tackle challenging problems by leveraging big data, high-performance computing, machine learning and more.

We are looking for senior-level data scientists who believe that answers to hard questions lie in the yet-to-be-told story of diverse, complicated data sets. You will develop solutions for complex data problems, taking full advantage of NSA's capabilities to tackle the highest