Data Scientist

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ Poly

Key Tasks:

• Advanced Analytics & Modeling: Design, develop, and validate predictive models, statistical algorithms, and machine learning models to solve complex federal business and operational challenges.
• Data Processing & Pipeline Integration: Extract, clean, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data from disparate sources using ETL tools and cloud-native data services (e.g., AWS Glue, Apache Kafka).
• Anomaly Detection & Fraud Prevention: Implement advanced algorithms (such as Isolation Forests) to detect anomalies in large transactional or operational datasets, enhancing audit efficacy and risk mitigation.
• Data Visualization & Reporting: Translate complex analytical findings into intuitive dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations using tools like Amazon QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI to empower executive decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, subject matter experts, and AI/ML engineers to seamlessly integrate data science models into production applications and microservices.
• Security & Data Governance: Ensure all data handling and model deployments strictly adhere to federal data privacy regulations, HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and DoD/NIST security standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor model performance in production environments, retraining and tuning models as necessary to prevent drift and ensure sustained accuracy over time.

Required Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning engineering.
• Programming Languages: High proficiency in Python and R for data manipulation and modeling, as well as strong advanced SQL skills for complex database querying (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Machine Learning Frameworks: Extensive hands-on experience with core ML and data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Cloud & Big Data: Demonstrated experience operating within cloud ecosystems (AWS GovCloud preferred) and utilizing big data technologies and data lakes (e.g., AWS S3, EMR, Redshift).
• Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly.

Desired Skills :

• Prior experience supporting federal government agencies (e.g., Intelligence Community) with complex data analytics.
• Familiarity with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Edge AI applications.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Git) for collaborative model development (MLOps).
• Active industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Machine Learning, or equivalent).

Education/Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline.

The proposed salary range for this position in Virginia is 195,000 to 260,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.