Intermediate Data Scientist

Introduction
We are seeking highly skilled Intermediate Data Scientists to support mission-critical contracts with our Federal and DoD clients. We are building advanced systems leveraging technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We are also pioneering GenAI application development and test automation, and need innovative engineers ready to deliver secure, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Job Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will possess several of the following skills:

• Development of New Machine Learning and AI Features/Products:


• Collaborate with teams to understand their unique situations, challenges, and opportunities. Utilize the knowledge gained to support the curation of potential new opportunities, leveraging AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.


• Take a hands-on, iterative approach in researching, designing, and building new machine learning and AI features/products


• Identify the most valuable models and methodologies, implement and train the models, and contribute to their deployment into the production environment.


• Maintenance and improvement of operational machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence implementations:


• Establish a detailed technical understanding of existing products that leverage AI/ML and Generative AI technologies – including the training datasets, model training methodologies, technical infrastructure, and model monitoring approach.


• Work collaboratively with product owner and architect to maintain a detailed roadmap for AI/ML epics, features, and stories – organizing the tangible work needed to maintain and improve upon our products.


• Monitor accuracy and precision of models over time.


• Lead efforts to retrain models by expanding upon underlying training datasets, introducing new features, and working with others to ensure training data is of the highest quality.

Requirements and Education / Certifications

• Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (required at time of hiring)


• At least three years of hands-on experience developing, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML products within a large, professional, or academic organization.


• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in a technology-related field (Computer Science preferred, Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.


• Advanced proficiency in coding and experience in Python and several other programming languages.


• Advanced knowledge and understanding in statistical modeling and data analysis techniques, platforms, and software.


• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Advanced knowledge of AI/ML, NLP, and Generative AI technologies, frameworks, and solutions.


• Advanced knowledge of cloud data platforms, technologies, frameworks, and solutions.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML products into a cloud environment.


• Proficiency of existing and emerging trends within the AWS cloud environment


• Expert proficiency in Python data science development.


• Advanced experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques like Text Normalization, Named Entity Recognition, and Part-of-Speech (POS). Familiarity with more advanced techniques, such as word embeddings. Specific experience with popular AI/ML frameworks such as Transformer, Scikit-learn, SpaCy, XGBoost.


• U.S. Citizenship (due to contract requirements)


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including working in cross-functional teams

About Us
We are is a mission-first technology company dedicated to serving private industry and federal agencies with cutting-edge software, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering solutions. For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with leading Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. government on programs that matter, from national defense to public safety. We bring together elite technologists, disciplined program managers, seasoned program analysts, and passionate innovators to help secure the nation’s most critical missions.

Join us if you want to work with purpose on problems that matter with a team that values agility, integrity, and impact.