Data Scientist — Predictive Analytics for National Security (Hybrid)

RPMGlobal; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Data Scientist to support a long-term mission-focused big data and predictive analytics program based in Bethesda, MD. The role delivers advanced data science capabilities, analyzes results, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

You will collaborate with a hybrid team of analysts, engineers, and developers on scalable analytics platforms, using Python, Docker/Kubernetes, and Elastic Stack, with active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in quantitative/analytical field or Master’s with related experience.
• 4+ years in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis; 2+ years if Master’s.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience deploying data science apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or OpenShift.
• Experience with Elastic Stack and/or SQL.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Experience working with hybrid teams to build analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated active learning and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and optimize a Search and Discovery platform.
• Conduct research to index and organize data for discovery; create reusable agents and tools.
• Support multiple projects; communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
• Identify data sources to improve predictive algorithms and adoption of analytics platforms.
• Apply quantitative methods, research design, and UI considerations.
• Work with analysts, engineers, and developers to deploy complex algorithms.
• Engage in co-development and cooperative research to reuse team products.

Skills

Python proficiency

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Elastic Stack

SQL

Git

Hybrid teamwork

Active learning

Education

B.S. in quantitative field

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Elasticsearch/Kibana

SQL

Git

Job description

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Data Scientist to support a long-term mission-focused big data and predictive analytics program based in Bethesda, MD. The role delivers advanced data science capabilities, analyzes results, and communicates findings to stakeholders.

You will collaborate with a hybrid team of analysts, engineers, and developers on scalable analytics platforms, using Python, Docker/Kubernetes, and Elastic Stack, with active TS/SCI clearance preferred.