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Whiteboard Federal Technologies · 2 hours ago

Data Scientist (Clearance Required)

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Whiteboard Federal is looking for a Data Scientist to provide mission-critical support to our customers. The role involves evaluating and using algorithms for Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning while working with large data sets to create models and perform entity resolution and extraction.

Information TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and track accuracy and performance metrics

Gather data required for analysis and model building

Prototype models by using high-level modeling languages such as R or in software languages such as Python

Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation

Experience building predictive and optimization models

Expert knowledge in at least one of the following fields: machine learning, operations research, data science research

Fluency in a high-level modeling language

Ability to do financial and statistical modeling

Working knowledge of SQL

Strong communication, influencing, and partnership skills

Experience with Big Data technologies

Qualification

Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPredictive ModelingPythonSQLBig Data TechnologiesStatistical ModelingAnalytical AbilitiesCommunication Skills

Required

Outstanding analytical abilities

Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and systems

Self-starter and able to learn on the go

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience evaluating and using algorithms for Natural Language Process (NLP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML)

Experience using large data sets to perform entity resolution and extraction for work products

Experience creating models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action

Create and track accuracy and performance metrics

Gather data required for analysis and model building

Prototype models by using high-level modeling languages such as R or in software languages such as Python

Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation

Experience building predictive and optimization models

Expert knowledge in at least one of the following fields: machine learning, operations research, data science research

Fluency in a high-level modeling language

Ability to do financial and statistical modeling

Working knowledge of SQL

Strong communication, influencing, and partnership skills

Experience with Big Data technologies

A Bachelor or Masters Degree in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent experience

Industry experience in predictive modeling, data science, and analysis

TS/SCI+ clearance

Preferred

Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python or Java

Ability to distill problem definitions, models, and constraints from informal business requirements; and to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives

Ability to convey rigorous mathematical concepts and considerations to non-experts

Experience designing and supporting large-scale distributed systems in a production environment