Data Scientist

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Job description

Data Scientist

Springfield VA

Position Summary:

We are looking for an intermediate to expert level Data Scientist, with experience processing and analyzing large datasets, who will use their technical knowledge, experience, and customer-centric focus to create and deliver world-class analytic processes, scripting solutions, and data modeling content. This is a mission-driven opportunity to support the DoD and Intelligence Community.

The Data Scientist will coordinate with our clients within an SAP/CAP environment to understand questions and issues involving the client's unique datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data-driven solutions within program guidelines. This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead/assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, develop/refine Python scripts, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).

Responsibilities:

Work with large structured / unstructured data in a modeling and analytical environment to define and create streamline processes in the evaluation of unique datasets and solve challenging intelligence issues

Lead and participate in the architectural design of solutions and refinement of pre-existing processes

Work with Customer Stakeholders, Program Managers, and Product Owners to translate road map features into components/tasks, estimate timelines, identify resources, suggest solutions, and recognize possible risks

Use exploratory data analysis techniques to identify meaningful relationships, patterns, or trends from complex data

Combine applied mathematics, programming skills, analytical techniques, and data to provide impactful insights for decision makers

Research and implement optimization models, strategies, and methods to inform data management activities and analysis

Apply big data analytic tools to large, diverse sets of data to deliver impactful insights and assessments

Conduct peer reviews to improve code quality

Help build high-performing teams; mentor team members providing development opportunities to increase their technical skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications:

Requires TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to attain SAP/CAP Access

3+ years of Data Science experience with a Bachelor's Degree in data science or related technical field (6+ years of relevant data science experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree)

5+ years of experience supporting IC operations

4+ years of experience utilizing Python; possessing expert level knowledge and application of Python to manipulate and analyze structured/ unstructured data

Expert in using popular Python modules to include Pandas, Matplotlib, and Numpy

Demonstrated experience in data mining and developing/maintaining/manipulating databases

Demonstrated experience in identifying potential systems enhancements, new capabilities, concept demonstrators, and capability business cases

Demonstrated experience using GOTS data processing and analytics capabilities to modernize analytic methodologies

Data Visualization Experience which may include Matrix Analytics, Network Analytics, Graphing Data that assist the analytical workforce in generating common operational pictures depicting fused intelligence and information to support informal assessments and finished products

Demonstrated experience using COTS statistical software (Map Large, Tableau, MatLab) for advanced statistical analysis of operational tools and data visualization which enables large datasets to be interrogated and allows for patterns, relationships, and anticipatory behavioral likelihoods that may not be apparent using traditional single discipline means

Knowledge of advanced analytic methodologies, and experience in implementing and executing those methodologies to enable customer satisfaction

Demonstrated experience in directing activities of highly skilled technical and analytical teams responsible for developing solutions to highly complex analytical/intelligence problems

Experienced in conducting multi-INT and technology specific research to support mission operations

Possess effective communications skills; capable of providing highly detailed information in an easy to understand format

Desired Qualifications:

Possess Masters degree in Data Science or related technical field

Experience developing and working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/Client)

Demonstrated experience of advanced programming techniques, using one or more of the following: HTML 5/Javascript, ArcObjects, Python, Model Builder, Oracle, SQL, GIScience, GeospatiavAnalysis, Statistics, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Arc SDE, ArcIMS.

Experience using NET, Python, C++, and/or JAVA programming for web interface development and geodatabase development.

Experience building and maintaining databases of GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT data related to the area of interest needs.

Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").

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