Senior Data Scientist — Defense Analytics & SOF Impact

Maximus; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 153,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Insurance Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the POTFF program for USSOCOM, applying advanced analytics to improve SOF-wellbeing and family outcomes. Responsibilities include interpreting results, building classifiers, SME guidance, and selecting analytics methods for diverse frameworks.

Requires a strong ML background, SQL expertise, and 7+ years in data science. US citizenship and potential Secret clearance are prerequisites. On-site role in Des Moines, IA with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS, MS (preferred), or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, CS, ML, or related field.
• 7+ years of data analysis/science experience with data-driven decision making.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms (k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, decision trees).
• Experience with data science toolkits; excellence in multiple tools is desirable.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Advanced applied statistics skills: distributions, tests, regression.
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results using a range of techniques from basic data aggregation to advanced data mining.
• Select features and construct classifiers using cutting-edge ML techniques.
• Serve as data/analytics SME to peers and stakeholders.
• Identify suitable decision technology techniques for analytical frameworks.
• Use statistics to forecast trends and manage variability in predictions.
• Expand MAXIMUS data collection procedures for robust analytical systems.
• Develop automated anomaly detection and monitor model performance.
• Lead project management and facilitate team communication.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies relevant to MAXIMUS initiatives.
• Drive execution of strategic areas of interest.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

SQL

Data Visualization

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Statistics/Math/OR/CS

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the POTFF program for USSOCOM, applying advanced analytics to improve SOF-wellbeing and family outcomes. Responsibilities include interpreting results, building classifiers, SME guidance, and selecting analytics methods for diverse frameworks.

Requires a strong ML background, SQL expertise, and 7+ years in data science. US citizenship and potential Secret clearance are prerequisites. On-site role in Des Moines, IA with comprehensive benefits.