Data Scientist

Title: Data Scientist
Location: Mc Lean, VA
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Summary of Position:
You will join a skilled team applying cutting-edge research in a complex and evolving data environment, developing code to perform complex modeling to detect and characterize objects (using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related software packages) and enhance evolving analytic tradecraft. You will integrate data from various sources, formats, and disciplines into coherent databases, train foundation models to advance analytic capabilities, fine-tune models to address specific questions, and write compelling documentation and reports for decision makers.

Essential Functions:

• Conceptual, quantitative, organizational, research, writing, verbal communication, and graphical representation skills.
• Strong judgment, creative problem-solving abilities, and independent work skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, collaborating with individuals and organizations from various sectors (government, industry, and academia).
• Facilitation skills to bring diverse groups together and reach consensus across stakeholders.
• Ability to perform complex analyses and effectively communicate results through accurate, concise writing and graphical representations.
• Technical understanding of systems supporting various functional areas.
• Knowledge of standard tools (e.g., various computing networks, Microsoft Office Products) and demonstrated ability to learn and support new tools as needed.
• Flexibility to assist with ad hoc tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Data science experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Experience with machine learning, computer vision, and object detection.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience with PyTorch, Keras, and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not required.
• Master's degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.).

Must have:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the Polygraph required (Full Scope is preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Data Science experience
• Python and/or R
• Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection
• Prior experience with Pytorch, keras and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not a requirement
• Master's degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc) with 1 year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc)