Lead Data Scientist at ManTech Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

ManTech; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a motivated Lead Data Scientist to join their Data and AI Practice in Virginia. You will lead cloud-based analytics projects and guide a team in delivering data-driven solutions to government clients. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data science, project management, and familiarity with analytics platforms. Secure your role in a dynamic environment focused on critical mission objectives.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with Bachelor's or 8 years with Master's in relevant fields.
• Proven experience in analytics platforms.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of cloud-based analytics solutions.
• Develop models for diverse data science challenges.
• Collaborate with clients to translate needs into technical requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Cloud-based analytics

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Job description

Overview

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Data Scientist to join our Data and AI Practice onsite in Chantilly and/or Herndon, VA. You will be a key member of a dynamic, cross-functional team focused on transforming how Government clients extract insights from data to achieve critical mission objectives. This leadership role involves guiding a team and collaborating with others to implement this transformative process. You will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support in the analysis, design, implementation, and optimization of complex, enterprise-wide, cloud-based data science and analytics solutions that align with mission goals and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based analytics and data science solutions.
• Develop models and solutions applied to problem sets in a broad range of data science and data analytics areas, including but not limited to, graph analytics, anomaly detection, geo-spatial analysis, and data visualization.
• Perform knowledge elicitation from client of business problem details and incorporate that knowledge into algorithms, models, analytics and approaches in client solutions.
• Contribute data science expertise to solution development through whiteboarding sessions with clients, partners, and coworkers.
• Address data science technical challenges in the development of solutions, including algorithms, models, data manipulation, or other technical challenges related to data science and data analytics.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Ensure the quality and performance of analytics solutions through rigorous testing and validation. Adhere to security and compliance standards, ensuring the protection of sensitive government data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field and 10 years of experience OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of experience.
• Proven experience in Oracle Analytics Cloud or similar analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of engineers.
• Management experience, including project, people, customer, and financial management.
• Understanding of security and compliance standards related to handling sensitive Government data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in Oracle Analytics Cloud or related technologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing machine learning models.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and team members.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess a current and active TS/SCI with polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.