Data Scientist Development Program — Rotational Track

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA Data Science division seeks senior-level data scientists to tackle challenging problems using big data, high-performance computing, machine learning and analytics in a mission-focused environment.

You will develop solutions for complex data problems, leverage NSA capabilities to address foreign intelligence and cybersecurity challenges, and may participate in the three-year Data Science Development Program (DSDP) to broaden skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum acceptable qualifications in statistics, mathematics, and computer science pertaining to data science work.
• Transcripts required; unofficial transcripts allowed at application stage.
• Degrees in Math, Statistics, CS, or related fields qualify without extra coursework.

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.

Skills

Accountable

Proactive

Detail oriented

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Programming

Leadership

Machine learning

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Statistical consulting

Artificial intelligence

Computational science

Software engineering

Technical writing

Data visualization

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Data Science certificate

Advanced mathematics coursework

Advanced computer science coursework

Job description

NSA Data Science division seeks senior-level data scientists to tackle challenging problems using big data, high-performance computing, machine learning and analytics in a mission-focused environment.

You will develop solutions for complex data problems, leverage NSA capabilities to address foreign intelligence and cybersecurity challenges, and may participate in the three-year Data Science Development Program (DSDP) to broaden skills.