Senior Data Scientist - Onsite 3x/wk, ML & NLP Lead

KAIROS, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives at Webster Outlying Field, St. Inigoes, MD, with at least three onsite days per week. The candidate will oversee data mining, modeling, NLP, and ML, and drive insights through visualization and reporting.

Requires a Master’s or equivalent experience with 10+ years in data analytics leadership. Competitive salary from $135,000 to $169,000 plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in technical, business, CS or IT discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience overseeing data mining, modeling, NLP and ML.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics techniques to transform raw data into actionable insights.
• Guide visualization, interpretation, and reporting of data findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with senior team members to improve project outcomes.

Skills

Data mining

Data modeling

NLP

Machine learning

Data visualization

Guidance/supervision

Communication

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in technical/CS/IT

Bachelor's +4 years experience substitute

Job description

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Data Scientist, Senior, to join our team. This position will require at least three days a week of onsite work at Webster Outlying Field, St. Inigoes, MD. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.

This position will lead the technical development and implementation of advanced techniques and analytics applications to transform raw data into actionable insights using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee the application of data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Guide the visualization, interpretation, and reporting of data findings, ensuring clear communication of insights.
• Support and guide junior staff and collaborates with senior team members in applying analytical techniques and methodologies to enhance project outcomes

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in data analysis
• Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills
• Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
• Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Technical, Business, Computer Science, or IT discipline
• In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor's degree plus four years of additional work experience may be substituted
• 10 (Ten) or more years of experience overseeing the application of data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning

Clearance:
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $169,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical Coverage
• Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
• 401K Plan with Employer Matching
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Certification reimbursement program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/