Data Scientist – Expert

RealmOne; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

RealmOne is seeking an experienced Data Scientist – Expert to support a U.S. Government customer, applying NLP, ML, and statistical analysis to transform data into actionable insights.

The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, experience with NLP libraries, and the ability to communicate complex results to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will work independently and with cross-functional teams, contribute to model development, evaluation, and the delivery of data-driven

Qualifications

• Proven NLP tasks: preprocessing, modeling, evaluation.
• Experience with Python NLP libraries (SpaCy, NLTK, etc.).
• Experience with deep learning and generative AI models.
• Experience building ML models for text classification and topic modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with GitHub and Jenkins and GPU-accelerated computing.
• Ability to communicate methodologies and results to leadership.
• Experience developing and evaluating analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced data analysis using NLP and ML techniques.
• Analyze large structured and unstructured data to identify insights.
• Preprocess and transform datasets for modeling.
• Design ETL processes and table configurations for complex data.
• Query, transform, and analyze data in Oracle DB environments with Python/SQL.
• Develop NLP/ML solutions for text classification and topic modeling.
• Evaluate models using appropriate metrics and business relevance.
• Produce publications, reports, and visualizations for leadership.
• Translate technical results for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data scientists and teams while providing guidance.

Skills

NLP Expertise

Python

SQL

ML Models

Data Analysis

DL Frameworks

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Oracle DB

Job description

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist – Expert to support a key U.S. Government customer providing data-driven business analysis to senior organizational leaders. The Data Scientist will apply advanced natural language processing, machine learning, statistical analysis, SQL, and Python techniques to transform complex structured and unstructured data into clear, actionable analytical insights. This position will support customer decision-making related to production, resources, personnel, and organizational performance while working independently and collaboratively with data scientists and technical teams.

The Data Scientist shall possess the following capabilities:

• Conduct advanced data analysis using NLP, machine learning, statistical analysis, and deployed analytical tools.
• Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data, including text, to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and actionable business insights.
• Preprocess, clean, transform, and prepare complex structured and unstructured datasets for analysis and modeling.
• Design and implement advanced ETL processes, code, and table configurations for complex datasets.
• Utilize Python and SQL within Oracle database environments to query, transform, organize, and analyze data.
• Develop and evaluate NLP and machine learning solutions supporting text classification, topic modeling, document analysis, and generative language modeling.
• Apply appropriate analytical methodologies, statistical techniques, and performance measures to evaluate models and organizational metrics.
• Develop analytical publications, ad-hoc reports, data visualizations, and research findings for customers and senior leadership.
• Translate complex technical methodologies and analytical results into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Serve as an NLP subject matter expert, collaborating with data scientists and technical teams while providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing to staff.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional or academic experience performing NLP tasks, including Python library selection, data preprocessing, analysis, and model performance evaluation.
• Experience with Python NLP and machine learning technologies, including SpaCy, Gensim, NLTK, Scikit-Learn, and/or comparable tools.
• Experience with deep learning and generative AI technologies, including PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, HuggingFace Transformers, and/or encoder-decoder language models.
• Demonstrated experience developing machine learning models for text classification, topic modeling, and other NLP applications.
• Proficiency with SQL, including CTEs, set operations, aggregate functions, and nested subqueries, and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience with development and version control technologies such as GitHub and Jenkins, as well as GPU-accelerated computing.
• Demonstrated experience developing performance measures, statistical analyses, research methodologies, and analytical approaches for complex personnel, intelligence, or performance data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate methodologies, model results, and complex analytical findings through reports, visualizations, briefings, and presentations to customers and senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing Python scripts to retrieve and process data from web-based APIs and relational databases.
• Experience with cloud computing development and architecture.
• Experience with web development frameworks such as Flask.
• Experience developing applications supporting semantic search.
• Experience tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) on custom datasets and applying results to specific mission or business use cases.
• Professional or academic experience using Tableau to develop data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical products.

Position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Pay Range: $140,000 - $200,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K – 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION – 5% safe harbor – 5% annual profit share (both immediately vested!).
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO – 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays – Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy – Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. – $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS…FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! – Paid parental leave – Annual swag drops – Flexible work schedules -Generous referral bonus program – Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events …and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers’ toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has won numerous awards, including Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun. Across more than 20 prime contracts, RealmOne is a premier innovator for the Government and Department of Defense, and our team is located across the United States.