Data Scientist, Journeyman

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.•California, MD

8d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Data Scientist, Journeyman supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by developing and deploying advanced analytic capabilities that turn complex data into decision-quality products. The role helps design, build, operate, and improve data pipelines, statistical models, and analytic products that inform mission outcomes. The position involves integrating data from authoritative systems, creating and documenting production-grade pipelines and models, modernizing legacy analytic processes, and communicating findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior Government leadership.

Requirements

At least three years of experience performing quantitative analysis, data science, or analytic engineering in support of a Department of Homeland Security program or comparable large-scale federal customer.
At least three years of experience applying statistical analysis and modeling to operational or programmatic data to inform Government decision-making.
Proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical analysis and production data engineering.
Demonstrated ability to produce recurring, high-visibility analytic products and communicate methodology, assumptions, and limitations to non-technical decision-makers.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, integrate, and analyze data from disparate authoritative systems.
Engineer repeatable processes that transform data into decision-quality products.
Build and document production-grade data pipelines and models.
Support modernization of legacy analytic processes by migrating and re-engineering existing code.
Brief findings, methodologies, limitations, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior Government leadership.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities, depending on the role.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
Dependent care flexible spending account.
Education reimbursement.
Voluntary insurance options, including short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
100% company-paid life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Generous paid time off policy.
11 paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee assistance program.