Data Scientist with Security Clearance

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a highly analytical and driven Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience leveraging data to drive business insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities include building models, running experiments, deploying ML solutions, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R and ML frameworks.
• Experience with SQL and large datasets; data viz with Tableau/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning models.
• Design experiments including A/B tests and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build dashboards to present insights and monitor models.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

A/B testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Data Science

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

R

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Seaborn

SQL databases

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking a highly analytical and driven Data Scientist with at least 5 years of experience leveraging data to drive business insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

What will you do?

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning and statistical models
• Design and implement experiments, including A/B testing and predictive analytics
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality and accessibility
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build data visualizations and dashboards to present insights effectively
• Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments
• Continuously improve model performance and accuracy
• Stay current with emerging data science techniques, tools, and technologies

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (PhD preferred for some roles)
• 5+ years of experience in data science or a related field
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)