Senior Data Scientist: Analytics & Visualization

Ara; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division. This opportunity involves providing data analysis and visualization support across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission space. The ideal candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team developing models, creating visualizations, and delivering insights for national security.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields, along with experience in data science and Agile methodologies. Proficiency with tools like Python and SQL, coupled with skills in machine learning and data visualization, is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data science, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
• Proficient in using common data science tools like Python, R, SQL, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teams in processing and transforming various data types.
• Support development of analytics and statistical models.
• Create visualizations to identify trends and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with users to define analytic tasks and document workflows.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Agile development

Project management

Python

SQL

R

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (8+ years experience) or Master’s degree (6+ years experience)

Tools

Tableau

Qlik

Power BI

Jira

Gitlab

Job description

Ara in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division. This opportunity involves providing data analysis and visualization support across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission space. The ideal candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team developing models, creating visualizations, and delivering insights for national security.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields, along with experience in data science and Agile methodologies. Proficiency with tools like Python and SQL, coupled with skills in machine learning and data visualization, is essential.