Job Title:
Data Scientist
Location:
Preference for individuals located in the DC Metro / DMV region
Workplace:
Remote (occasional travel may be required)
Clearance Required:
Secret
Position Overview
As a Data Scientist, you will work directly with clients, managers and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions that solve client problems. You will process, analyze, and visualize data from a wide variety of sources and types using Databricks, Python, SQL, and Qlik.
Responsibilities Include
- Perform data science capabilities using analytic environments such as Databricks and open-source analytic code such as Python and SQL.
- Deploy products (e.g., dashboards, workflows, decision support algorithms, etc.) for operational use on data platforms like Advana, using data visualization software such as Qlik.
- Create prototypes/proof of concept demonstrations utilizing rapid development of new data pipelines.
Position Requirements
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or similar field
- 3+ years of experience
- Experience working with Python
- Experience with SQL
- Experience with data visualization (Qlik ideally, Tableau/PowerBI/other software acceptable)
- Continuous Learning Mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Experience
- JavaScript familiarity
- Experience with Advana is a plus
- Experience with CDAO is a plus
- Familiarity with the mission space and Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is a plus
Experience with or desire to learn to:
Deploy validated models into production to support the development of decision support tools, dashboards, and workflows.
Perform statistical learning and pattern recognition through unsupervised, supervised, and reinforcement learning methods.
Leverage deep learning techniques/technologies such as neural networks/Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) to create large-language models (LLMs).
Why apply to this position at Elder Research?
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security.
- Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
- People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
About Elder Research, Inc
People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.
Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.
Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal 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.
Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.