Senior Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer - TS/SCI with Poly (req-242)

CATHEXIS; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

CATHEXIS in Tysons, Virginia, is looking for a qualified candidate to research, design, implement, and deploy Machine Learning algorithms for enterprise applications. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Top Secret clearance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive programming skills in Python and a strong mathematical background. CATHEXIS offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $190,000, as well as various benefits including medical, dental, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with CI or FS Poly.
• Minimum 5-10 years relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with scalable ML (MapReduce, streaming).

Responsibilities

• Research, design, implement, and deploy Machine Learning algorithms.
• Assist federal customers in building applications.
• Contribute to design and implementation of new features.

Skills

Python programming

Applied Machine Learning

Strong mathematical background

Verbal and written communication

Team-oriented solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MS or PhD in Computer Science preferred

Tools

Amazon AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Services

Job description

Overview

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, design, implement, and deploy Machine Learning algorithms for enterprise applications.
• Assist and enable federal customers to build their own applications.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new features.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with CI or FS Poly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields required.
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years relevant work experience preferred.
• Excellent programming skills in Python.
• Applied Machine Learning experience (regression and classification, supervised, and unsupervised learning).
• Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics).
• Experience with scalable ML (MapReduce, streaming).
• Ability to drive a project and work both independently and in a team.
• Smart, motivated, can-do attitude, and seeks to make a difference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Real passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Thrive in an autonomous, empowering and exciting environment.
• Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability.
• Interest in committing to a fun, friendly, expansive, and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Convey highly technical concepts and information in written form to technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team-oriented individual, energetic, result & delivery oriented, with a keen interest on quality and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers, such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Services.
• Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.
• Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.

Compensation and Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. The annual salary range for this role is $150,000- $190,000. The salary information provided is a general guideline; final offers consider location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commute Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department at [e-mail]