Elder Research · 1 day ago
Data Scientist (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expElder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. They are seeking a Data Scientist to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection by applying expert knowledge in statistical analysis, data mining, and artificial intelligence to transform raw data into actionable insights.
AnalyticsConsultingDatabaseInformation TechnologyTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to make value out of data
Provide consulting relating to the data mining and analysis of data from a range of sources to transform raw data into concise and actionable insights
Design and implement data-driven solutions, with specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations
Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations
Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis
Maintain current in emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline. At least three (3) years of direct experience in machine learning
Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline. A PhD degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of relevant experience
Demonstrates knowledge of data mining methods, databases, data visualization and machine learning
Ability to communicate analysis techniques, concepts and products
Ability to develop data-driven solutions, data models, and visualizations
Preferred
Expertise using Qlik to embed visualizations into webpages
Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies
Familiarity with PySpark and Python
Comfortable developing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data
Experience with analytic techniques such as Anomaly detection, Clustering, and Time-series (e.g., ARIMA)
Experience implementing NLP concepts including preprocessing (stemming, etc.), TF-IDF, Named Entity Recognition, and LLMs
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.
Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies.
By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
Company
Elder Research
Elder Research, Inc. is a consulting company in data science, predictive analytics, and text mining.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2025-12-10Acquired
2023-10-16Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Gerhard Pilcher
CEO
Jeff Deal
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
Washington Technology
2025-12-11
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