Data Scientist

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

11d•$130,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable Data Scientist who excels at turning complex data into clear, actionable insight. The ideal candidate brings experience in two or more core disciplines—business analytics, statistics, data verification and validation, or data visualization—and applies both qualitative and quantitative methods to real‑world business analytics problems. This role requires proficiency in Tableau, Tableau Prep Builder, Python, SQL, and Excel, along with the ability to transform, manipulate, and combine data from diverse sources and structures. We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. "Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients. Join us and let's shape the future together!

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Proficiency in Tableau, Tableau Prep Builder, Python, SQL, and Excel
Ability to transform, manipulate, and combine data from diverse sources and structures
Experience in two or more core disciplines: business analytics, statistics, data verification and validation, or data visualization
Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to real-world business analytics problems

Nice To Haves

Working with data derived from technical missions, taskings, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination.
Using visualization tools, such as Jupyter, Visio, SharePoint, or Confluence.
Working with APIs.
Using GitHub, or similar version control systems.
Using Python or R.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Information Systems or 4 years of relevant data analysis experience within the IC or military.

Responsibilities

Working within two or more of the following disciplines: a. Business analytics, b. Statistics, c. Data verification and validation, d. Data visualization
Applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to business analytics problems.
Creating data visualization mockups, prototypes of visualizations, documenting work processes and effectively demonstrating products to technical and non-technical audiences.
Interpreting data models and working with a variety of data sources and structures.
Translating customer requirements into project or system specifications.
Using Tableau.
Transforming, manipulating, and combining data using a programming language, such as Python.
Using a data preparation tool, such as Tableau Prep Builder.
Using Excel and SQL.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to decompose ambiguous problems into actionable plans.