Senior Data Scientist

Analytica•Washington, DC

About The Position

Analytica is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to serve in a technical leadership role in developing and operationalizing advanced analytics and Machine Learning capabilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with clients in both a consulting and delivery capacity to implement threat and user behavior analytics techniques. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. for 3 consecutive years as one of the 250 fastest growing business. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match. About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider. Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws When receiving email communication from Analytica, please ensure that the email domain is analytica.net to verify its authenticity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
More than 8 years of performing data analysis, data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to build, train, and validate predictive models applied to behavioral analytics and cyber related data.
Experience performing deep data analysis on large datasets.
Strong proficiency in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytical techniques such as: Classification, regression, clustering, anomaly detection, topic modeling, collaborative filtering, time series analysis, validation techniques.
Experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, cloud compute platforms).
Proficiency in programming languages including Python, R, and tools for data engineering and analysis.

Nice To Haves

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CERT InT PgM (Insider Threat Program Management)
CCITP (Certified Counter Insider Threat Professional)

Responsibilities

Develop, train, and operationalize advanced analytics and machine learning models supporting insider threat detection. Includes behavior based risk scoring, anomaly detection, and case prioritization models.
Perform complex analytics on large, diverse datasets (near real time and archived logs) to identify subtle or emerging indicators of threat behavior.
Validate models using operational data and collaborate with analysts and engineers to translate behavioral hypotheses into scalable, deployable algorithms.
Support predictive analytics activities, including identification of patterns, trends, and long term behavioral signals.
Support documentation and reporting requirements, integrating analytical outputs into dashboards and operational workflows.