Journeyman Data Scientist

Lumark Technologies, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual paid leave

Retirement 401k

Job summary

A reputable technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Journeyman Data Scientist to support the U.S. Military. The role involves building predictive models, conducting exploratory data analysis, and collaborating with experts. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in a relevant field, and preferably hold a DoD SECRET Clearance. This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• DoD SECRET Clearance or Top Secret clearance preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in statistical and mathematical modeling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract insights and build predictive models from data.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts on requirements.

Skills

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Python/R

SQL

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Business, or Economics

Tools

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Jupyter Notebook

Oracle DB

Hadoop

Job description

Lumark Technologies, Inc. (www.lumark.com), founded in 1999, is a mature small business that provides services to Defense, Federal and Commercial clients. Lumark has an exciting job opportunity for a Journeyman Data Scientist to join our team in support of the U.S. Military onsite in Fairfax, VA – this is an IMMEDIATE OPENING on an ACTIVE CONTRACT.

Duties

• Responsible for extracting insights and building predictive models from data.
• Looks into problem areas and architects solution designs.
• Analyzes curated data, Builds ML models, and validates them with experiments. Specifically, the DS will research and define business problems and translate them into analytical/machine learning tasks.
• Conducts exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, correlations, and anomalies, from which the Data Scientist will design, train, and evaluate statistical, ML, or AI models.
• Coordinates with Subject Matter Experts to determine use cases, model requirements and recommending alternative solutions.
• Defines and develops system requirements and program specifications from which Data Specialists prepare detailed data dictionaries, data flows, interfaces, and tests.
• Coordinates closely with Data Engineers and the customer to ensure proper implementation of specifications.

Qualifications

• Currently hold or have recently held at minimum a DoD SECRET Clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
• Must currently reside in or near Fairfax, VA and be able to commute to the work location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Business, or Economics or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and configuring mathematical and statistical models.
• Strong Experience with Statistics, Python/R-Language, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Jyputer Notebook, data visualization, business domain knowledge, experimentation (A/B testing).
• SQL language for either Oracle, MySQL or Hive
• Experience or working knowledge of Oracle DB and Big Data (Hadoop)
• Ability to perform data gathering research via internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, incl. ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude; providing exemplary work ethic
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and be a self-starter is required.Strong and consistent follow-through on initiatives required.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual paid leave to include vacation, sick and holidays.
• Retirement 401k.

Physical Requirements

Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, walking, lifting, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner.

We thank you for your consideration of the job and wish you the best.