Data Scientist 2
About The Position
Sentar is seeking a Data Scientist 2 in Columbia, Maryland. The role calls for a solid understanding of DX and XKS, proficiency in extracting VPN information for database integration, and expertise in CASNs and their influence on data selection. The Data Scientist will analyze and interpret data to produce insights and inform strategic decision-making. The position applies skills in at least two areas among mathematical, computational, and statistical foundations; data processing, management, curation, visualization, workflows, and reproducibility; and modeling, inference, and prediction. The Data Scientist develops strategies to extract meaning and value from large datasets and communicates principled conclusions using mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application-specific knowledge. Through analytic modeling, statistical analysis, programming, or other scientific methods, the role develops and implements qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing, exploring, and assessing large datasets, accounting for the distinctive features and limitations of Government data holdings. The role translates mission needs and analytic questions into technical requirements, helps others draw appropriate conclusions from data analysis, and communicates complex technical information to non-technical audiences. It also makes informed recommendations among technical solutions while maintaining awareness of changing Government collection, processing, storage, and analytic capabilities and limitations.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
- A qualifying bachelor’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, applied statistics, machine learning, data science, operations research, computer science, a related field, a physical or hard science, or another science discipline with a substantial computational component.
- For eligible related, physical-science, or other science degrees, coursework must include a concentration of at least five advanced mathematics courses (typically 300 level or higher) and/or computer science courses. Elementary or basic upper-level math courses do not count.
- A broader range of degrees may be considered with a Data Science certificate from an accredited college or university.
- Employ skills in at least two of these areas: mathematical, computational, or statistical foundations; data processing; or modeling, inference, and prediction.
- Solid understanding of DX and XKS.
- Proficiency in extracting VPN information for database integration.
- Expertise in CASNs and how they influence data selection.
- Ability to use mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application-specific knowledge to reach and communicate principled conclusions.
Responsibilities
- Extract VPN information for integration into databases.
- Analyze and interpret data to generate insights and inform strategic decisions.
- Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
- Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods to characterize, explore, and assess large datasets, accounting for their organization, cleanliness, structure, and limitations.
- Translate mission needs and analytic questions about large datasets into technical requirements.
- Help others draw appropriate conclusions from data analysis.
- Communicate complex technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.
- Recommend among competing technical solutions based on awareness of Government collection, processing, storage, and analytic capabilities and limitations.
Benefits
- Employee ownership model
- Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, with flexible spending plan options
- Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
- Group term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage for qualifying employees
- 401(k) match
- PTO plan that increases with years of service
- Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, maternity, jury, and military-duty leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and awards programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
