Data Scientist Principal

LED FastStart•Louisiana, MO

4d•$144,500 - $195,500•Remote

About The Position

Build the AI/ML solutions that help our clients turn data into action as a Data Scientist Principal at GDIT. Your work will deliver transformative solutions to our clients' big data obstacles and help advance the mission. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. GDIT Technology Shared Services (TSS) is seeking a Data Scientist Principal to transform how government agencies use data. Our work depends on a hands-on data scientist joining our team to design and implement artificial intelligence solutions supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hosting, Operations & Maintenance (HOM) program.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience as a data scientist with a proven track record of deploying AI/ML production solutions required
Strong AI/ML coding ability, with the capability to implement both custom and vendor-based solutions independently and use of AI coding tools
Experience with generative AI (GenAI) using large language models (LLMs)
Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical analysis, and experimental design with both quantitative and qualitative data
Expertise in AI/ML cloud technologies (preferably on AWS, including Bedrock, Lambda, and SageMaker)
Experienced with Python data science stack (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) and SQL
Experience integrating AI solutions with legacy enterprise systems and orchestration platforms
Experience in establishing and scaling AI/ML programs, developing roadmaps, and increasing user/tool adoption
Familiarity with data engineering, ETL processes, data pipelines, and APIs
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to stakeholders and leadership
Ability to supervise and mentor other AI/ML Data Scientists
Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust

Responsibilities

Accelerate our work by integrating advanced AI capabilities across our suite
Accelerate the use of and evaluate the efficacy of AI coding tools across the team
Implement both custom-built and vendor/COTS AI solutions, hands-on, from prototype through production
Design and implement AI solutions for automated program accomplishment tracking and reporting, including intelligent classification systems and proactive knowledge management
Implement generative AI (GenAI) with large language models (LLMs) and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to deliver precise, data-driven responses
Build an agentic framework enabling service ticket management, account administration, and intelligent journey orchestration

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance