Data Scientist 2

Sentar•Fort Meade, MD

15h

About The Position

Sentar is seeking a Data Scientist 2 to analyze and interpret data and generate insights that inform strategic decision-making. 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 apply relevant mathematical, computational, statistical, data-processing, and modeling skills to derive value from large datasets, including Government data holdings that may vary in organization, cleanliness, and structure. The role also translates mission needs and analytic questions into technical requirements, helps others draw appropriate conclusions from analysis, communicates complex information to non-technical audiences, and recommends technical solutions with awareness of Government collection, processing, storage, and analytic capabilities and limitations.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or associate degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
For a bachelor’s degree, the field must be mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, applied statistics, machine learning, data science, operations research, computer science, or a related field or discipline meeting the stated coursework criteria.
A related-field, physical/hard-science, or other science degree may be considered if it includes at least five advanced mathematics and/or computer science courses, typically at the 300 level or higher; elementary or basic upper-level math courses do not count.
The posting identifies 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.
Employ at least two skill areas among mathematical, computational, and statistical foundations; data processing; and modeling, inference, and prediction.

Nice To Haves

A broader range of degrees may be considered when accompanied by a Data Science Certificate from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
Draw and communicate principled conclusions using mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application-specific knowledge.
Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods to characterize, explore, and assess large datasets, accounting for the features and limitations of Government data holdings.
Translate mission needs and analytic questions concerning large datasets into technical requirements.
Assist others in drawing appropriate conclusions from data analysis.
Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Recommend among competing technical solutions while maintaining awareness of Government collection, processing, storage, and analytic capabilities and limitations.
Extract VPN information for integration into databases and use knowledge of CASNs to inform data selection.

Benefits

Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
Group term life and short- and long-term disability coverage provided to qualifying employees.
401(k) match.
PTO plan that increases with years of service.
Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, jury, and military duty leave.
Mental health awareness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development reimbursement.
Recognition and awards programs.