Junior Data Scientist

Lentech Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentech, Inc. is seeking a JUNIOR Data Scientist to support defense and intelligence projects. The role requires strong foundations in statistics or OR, and hands-on experience with Python or R in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will hold at least a high school diploma or GED, and a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph; a bachelor’s degree in OR, applied math, or data science is preferred. The proposed salary range is $120,000–$127,000.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics.
• Experience with R or Python.
• Experience using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.

Skills

Statistics

Operations Research

Advanced Mathematics

Python

R

Data Analysis

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in OR/Applied Mathematics/Data Science

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Lentech is actively interviewing for a JUNIOR Data Scientist

• 1+ years of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics
• Experience with R or Python
• Experience using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with optimization, modeling and simulation, prediction, estimation, decision analysis, or engineering management
• Experience analyzing large-scale datasets
• Experience with data gathering, cleansing, and parsing
• Experience developing and applying optimization and simulation models
• Ability to work in Windows and Linux OS environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science

About Lentech, Inc

Lentech, Inc.,providestechnology-enabled IT Solutions and Mission Technical Solutions to civil, defense and intelligence customers. Through our accumulated years of experience, industryexpertise, and strategic partnerships, Lentech has built mission-critical solutions for our federal and commercial customers.Lentech’sclients achieve full life-cycle support and cost-effective managed services supporting enterprise computing and applications initiatives for Government agencies.Lentech’sMission Technical Solutions Division is focused onprovidingengineering, operations, I&T and technical services to civil and defense customers primarily in the aerospace fields.

Lentech, Inc. is a performance-based company providing employees with challenging and interesting work, competitive pay and benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. We focus onprovidingan environment of fun, sharing, collaboration and connection. Our culture is team oriented,non-hierarchicaland entrepreneurial. It gives people a chance toparticipateand be a factor in the company’s growth and success.

Lentech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identification, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and seek diversity in our applicants.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our team members value the flexibility at Lentech that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. The range shown below is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $120,000- $127,000