Data Scientist

iQ Sig

$160K — $190K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related experience
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proficient in Python, particularly in Unix environments
  • Experience with SQL, CSV, JSON, Excel data handling
  • Knowledge of machine learning and data visualization techniques
  • Familiar with statistical software (Python, R, STATA, SPSS)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Build and evaluate analytic models for mission-specific applications
  • Present technical conclusions clearly using statistical and computational methods
  • Create reproducible data workflows ensuring integrity and quality
  • Organize and prepare large datasets for analysis
  • Develop methods to explore and assess unstructured datasets
  • Effectively communicate complex findings to diverse audiences

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Generous paid time off policy
Full Job Description
The Data Scientist will drive mission-focused insights from complex datasets. This role involves managing, modeling, and interpreting large-scale government data holdings to support decision-making and operational success. You will combine expertise in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and domain-specific knowledge to deliver actionable conclusions and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Position Responsibilities

  • Build and assess analytic models tailored to mission-specific needs
  • Communicate principal conclusions clearly, using mathematics, statistics, and computer science methods
  • Develop reproducible workflows and ensure data integrity
  • Develop qualitative and quantitative methods for exploring and assessing datasets in varying states of organization and cleanliness.
  • Organize, clean, and curate large datasets for analysis
  • Present complex technical findings in a way that is accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years' relevant work experience.
  • Experience with software development working with Python in a Unix environment.
  • Experience using the Linux command line.
  • Practical knowledge in Python Machine Learning and Data Visualization
  • Practical knowledge in Data ETL such as working with: Data loading from SQL, CSV, JSON, Excel, etc., Pandas and PySpark
  • Proficiency in statistical packages using any of the following: Python, R, STATA, SPSS, etc.
  • An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Additional Requirements

  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite or other Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD pipeline).
  • Experience with development of any of the following; Hadoop, Pig, MapReduce, or HDFS
  • Working knowledge with other object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C++
  • Working knowledge with Front-end data visualization libraries (i.e., D3.js; Raphael.js, etc.)

The pay range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 per year. This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!

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