Data Scientist (Remote)

Elder Research; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Data Scientist to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This role involves applying expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning to transform raw data into actionable insights. You will design and implement data-driven solutions, focusing on advanced analytical methods and visualizations. Join a fast-growing consulting firm dedicated to making a difference and supporting its employees with a people-focused culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a passionate, curious individual with a knack for data, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Company Stock Ownership

Remote Work Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data science and analytics.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field required.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. Customs and Border Protection with data analysis.
• Design and implement data-driven solutions using advanced methods.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Mining

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Statistics

PhD in Data Science

Tools

Qlik

Databricks

PySpark

Python

SQL

Job description

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Workplace: Remote (preference for candidates located in the National Capital Region - DMV)

Clearance Required: a TS or CBP BI or DHS Suitability clearance adjudicated within the past 4 years

Position Overview:

Supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection. As a Data Scientist, with little or no supervision, apply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to make value out of data. Provide consulting relating to the data mining and analysis of data from a range of sources to transform raw data into concise and actionable insights. Design and implement data-driven solutions, with specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations. Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations. Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis. Maintain current in emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics.

Requirements:

1. Six (6) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research or other closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline. At least three (3) years of direct experience in machine learning.
2. Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline. A PhD degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of relevant experience.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of data mining methods, databases, data visualization and machine learning.
4. Ability to communicate analysis techniques, concepts and products.
5. Ability to develop data-driven solutions, data models, and visualizations.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

1. Expertise using Qlik to embed visualizations into webpages.
2. Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies.
3. Familiarity with PySpark and Python.
4. Comfortable developing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data.
5. Experience with analytic techniques such as Anomaly detection, Clustering, and Time-series (e.g., ARIMA).
6. Experience implementing NLP concepts including preprocessing (stemming, etc.), TF-IDF, Named Entity Recognition, and LLMs.

Why apply to this position at Elder Research?

1. Competitive Salary and Benefits
2. Important Work / Make a Difference: supporting Customs and Border Protection in their efforts to protect the United States.
3. Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
4. Remote Work: in an industry of declining remote work opportunities.
5. People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a positive, supportive work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
6. Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong teamwork.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, 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.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.