Data Scientist Level 2

IntelliGenesis; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliGenesis is seeking a data science professional to extract meaning from large datasets using mathematics, statistics, and machine learning. The role emphasizes translating mission needs into technical requirements and producing quantitative methods to characterize data.

The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in math, statistics, computer science, or data science, with strong Python skills and data management experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years experience with an Associate’s) in math, stats, CS, or related.
• Experience with machine learning, data science, and data management.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python).
• Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Employ 2+ skill areas across foundations, data processing, and modeling.
• Devise strategies to extract meaning from large datasets.
• Communicate principled conclusions using math, statistics, CS.
• Develop and implement methods to characterize and assess datasets.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements; assist others.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Evaluate competing technical solutions considering data capabilities and limitations.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI Clearance

Polygraph

Mathematics

Statistics

Data Science

Machine Learning

Python

Data Management

Data Modeling

Software Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS or related

Associate’s degree

Certificate in Data Science

Tools

Python

Job description

Citizenship Requirement: Must be U.S. Citizen

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Job Duties

• Employ some combination (2 or more) of the following skill areas:
  
  
  
  • Foundations: (Mathematical, Computational, Statistical)
  
  
  • Data Processing: (Data management and curation, data description and visualization, workflow, and reproducibility)
  
  
  • Modeling, Inference, and Prediction: (Data modeling and assessment, domain-specific considerations)
  
  
  
  


• Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets


• Make and communicate principled conclusions from data using elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application-specific knowledge


• Through analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, and/or other appropriate scientific method, develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing, exploring and assessing large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure that account for the unique features and limitations inherent in customer data holdings


• Translate practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and, conversely, assist other with drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data


• Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences


• Make informed recommendations regarding competing technical solutions by maintaining awareness of constantly shifting collection, processing, storage and analytic capabilities and limitations

Required Skills:

• US Citizens Only


• Active TS/SCI Clearance andPolygraphrequired


• Information Assurance Certification may be required


• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of relevant experience and an Associate’s degree required.


• Degree must be in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science


• A broader range of degrees will be considered if accompanied by a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited college/university


• Relevant experience must be two of more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Designing/implementing machine learning
  
  
  • Data science
  
  
  • Advanced analytical algorithms
  
  
  • Programming (skill in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python))
  
  
  • Statistical analysis (e.g., variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing, EDA, application of linear models)
  
  
  • Data management (e.g., data cleaning and transformation)
  
  
  • Data mining
  
  
  • Data modeling and assessment
  
  
  • Artificial intelligence
  
  
  • Software engineering
  
  
  
  

Compensation Range:

$85,000 - $116,000

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Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

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IntelliGenesis is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and as such, does not tolerate discrimination, retaliation, or harassment of its employees or applicants based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law in any employment practice. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, selection, disciplinary action layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection of training.

IntelliGenesis is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities. It is the Company’s policy to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, when such accommodations are necessary, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees.