Senior Data Scientist

Compunnel, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a candidate in McLean, Virginia with exceptional quantitative and analytics skills. The role requires strong knowledge in statistical models, programming skills, and the ability to work with large data sets.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree with relevant work experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in statistical model development and software development. This position emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of equivalent work experience in quantitative fields.
• Experience applying predictive modeling techniques to large data sets.
• Knowledge of writing statistical or optimization programs.

Skills

Quantitative and analytics skills

Statistical models and techniques

Programming skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in quantitative finance, statistics, economics or related field

Tools

SAS

Python

R

SQL

MATLAB

Job description

Job Summary

• Exceptional quantitative and analytics skills
• Strong knowledge of statistical models, tools and techniques
• Strong programming skills
• Strong communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Master degree with 3-5 years of equivalent work experience, in quantitative finance, statistics, economics or a related quantitative field
• Coursework or work experience applying predictive modeling techniques from finance, statistics, mathematics, data science, or computer programming to large data sets. Qualifying coursework may include—but is not limited to—statistics, mathematical programming, optimization, machine learning, computational methods, design and analysis of algorithms, Bayesian methods, derivatives, or Monte Carlo methods
• Coursework or work experience writing statistical or optimization programs to develop models and algorithms. Programming languages may include—but is not limited to—SAS, Python, R, SQL, and MATLAB
• Experience working with large data sets and relational database

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in statistical model development and implementation is preferred
• Experience with software development and system setup for model application is preferred