IT Architect/Data Scientist (Job 1499)

DLH Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Education assistance

Professional certification support

Job summary

DLH Corporation seeks a senior data science leader to drive strategy for a custom data platform, collaborating with scientists and trainees on a federal healthcare enterprise environment. You will work with IT operations across server/storage, network, and application development to design, build, and test data solutions while communicating clearly to diverse stakeholders.

You will apply advanced modeling, big data techniques, and AI interest to deliver secure, compliant data environments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience and appropriate technical certifications, with at least twelve (12) years of experience in information technology and (4) years leading or performing data engineering or related functions.
• Strong problem decomposition skills and experience manipulating big data.
• Experience working in Agile teams, and demonstrated communication skills both oral and written.
• A deep interest in data science and artificial intelligence.
• Advanced experience in predictive modeling and pattern recognition.
• Strong background in data mining, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB.
• Thorough understanding of federal requirements pertaining to data security, especially PII, and PHI.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead data science strategy in support of custom data platform.
• Collaborate with scientists and trainees.
• Support a federal healthcare enterprise environment by collaborating with IT operational service areas (server/storage, network, application development) in the design, development, and testing of solutions.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Design tools for optimizing data collection, validation, and analysis.

Skills

Data science

Big data

Data engineering

Python

R

MATLAB

AI / machine learning

Statistics

Agile team experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, or related field with 12+ years IT and 4+ years data engineering

Job description

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

This role provides support to our client in cloud architecture, data interoperability, and security engineering support for the SCHARE platform and related data environments. This includes secure cloud configuration, metadata architecture, system integration across platforms, API enablement, and compliance with agency and federal government cybersecurity and information management regulations and requirements. The role also supports ATO-related activities in coordination with the agency CIO organization, including preparation of technical artifacts and remediation support, and implementation and maintenance of technical controls, vulnerability remediation, and securing data environments to ensure ongoing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science strategy in support of custom data platform
• Collaborate with scientists and trainees
• Support a federal healthcare enterprise environment by collaborating with IT operational service areas (server/storage, network, application development) in the design, development, and testing of solutions
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Design tools for optimizing data collection, validation, and analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience and appropriate technical certifications, with at least twelve (12) years of experience in information technology and (4) years leading or performing data engineering or related functions.
• This position requires strong problem decomposition skills and experience manipulating big data
• Experience working in Agile teams, and demonstrated communication skills both oral and written
• A deep interest in data science and artificial intelligence
• Advanced experience in predictive modeling and pattern recognition
• Strong background in data mining, statistics, and mathematical modeling
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB
• Thorough understanding of federal requirements pertaining to data security, especially PII, and PHI
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Basic Compensation: $180,000 - $190,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process