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Vantor · 2 hours ago

Data Scientist - Junior

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$90K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. In this role, you will support the research, development, and implementation of advanced analytical methodologies leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve complex intelligence problems.

Software

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in tandem with analysts to figure out methods to solve their challenges with complex data sets, pattern identification, and visualizations

Perform research and implement forward-looking analytic methodologies that leverage statistical techniques and pattern recognition

Assist analysts in developing structured approaches to predictive intelligence that increase timeliness and accuracy of assessments

Expand existing Natural Language Processing (NLP) to include new entities and improved visualization

Research and implement approaches that enhance analytical tradecraft (support critical thinking, mitigate biases, increase analytic rigor)

Research and implement advanced analytic methodologies that enhance tradecraft, mitigate bias, and improve analytic efficiency

Support the automation of structured analytic methods and workflows to increase repeatability and scalability of intelligence production

Contribute to the development and integration of semantic technologies, including ontologies and knowledge graphs, to support OBI standards

Design and build visualizations and dashboards that communicate complex data insights to technical and non-technical audiences

Evaluate and optimize analytic performance using qualitative and quantitative metrics

Qualification

PythonRSQLStatistical analysisArtificial intelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingData visualizationCloud architectureGraph databasesProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Must be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI poly

3 years of experience and a related Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated experience with Python, R, and SQL, including programmatic access to web services, data management, and visualization

Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and data mining algorithms

Possesses knowledge and experience with artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, cloud architecture, and data storage

Preferred

Polished oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose, tailor, and deliver original presentations and papers on abstract concepts

Familiarity with graph databases or graph data structures

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete complex data science projects

Experience with AWS or similar cloud provider

Demonstrated experience in solving problems with structured and unstructured data

Experienced in applying statistical and data visualization skills

Strong problem-solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets

Proven ability to learn and master new software, technologies and techniques

Familiarity with generative AI and large language models (LLMs) and their strengths and weaknesses when applied to intelligence requirements

Experience in two or more of the following: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Apache Spark, Hadoop, R, C++, SQL Database/Coding, or visualization tools such as Tableau