Data Scientist, Level 1 with Security Clearance

WOOD Federal Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Remote work options

Wellness Programs

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions, located in Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking a Data Scientist Level 1 to join our team. The role focuses on producing data visualizations, collaborating with SMEs to identify insights from diverse data formats, and translating qualitative goals into quantitative analytics.

You will develop statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, and perform statistical tests to guide data-driven decisions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and four years of data analytics experience; or a Master’s degree substituting two years of experience; or eight years total experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.
• Four years of experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics; Master’s may substitute two years of experience; additional substitution rules apply.

Responsibilities

• Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning.
• Collaborate with SMEs to identify important information in raw data and develop extraction scripts.
• Incorporate SME input into feature vectors for analytics development and testing.
• Translate qualitative goals into quantitative formulations coded into software prototypes.
• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Develop statistical tests to support data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitution

Experience substitution

Tools

R

Python

SAS

MATLAB

Job description

Data Scientist, Level 1 woodfederalsolutions.com Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Telework: None Salary Range: **$138,200 to $152,000 per year ** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

* Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning.

• Collaborate with subject matters experts (SMEs) to identify important information in raw data and develop scripts that extract this information from a variety of data formats (e.g., SQL tables, structured metadata, network logs).
• Incorporate SME input into feature vectors suitable for analytic development and testing.
• Translate customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes.
• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Develop statistical tests to make data-driven recommendations and decisions.

Qualifications Required Education & Years of Experience

• * Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, and engineering or computer science) from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics and two (2) year of experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.
• * A Master’s degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics, and one (1) year of relevant experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.
• * In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a total of eight (8) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics, and two (2) years of experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.

About WOOD Fringe Benefits:

• * Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• * Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.
• * Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.
• * Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.