SAIC

Data Scientist

SAIC • $120K — $160K *
Rock Island, IL 61201In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of experience without a degree.
  • Expertise in relational databases, SQL, and data structures.
  • Proficiency in programming languages including Python, TypeScript, Java, and/or JavaScript.
  • Experience in data analytics solutions through real-world application.
  • Hands-on in creating algorithms and engineering tools for data modeling.
  • Understanding of machine learning deployment focusing on model optimization.
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry/Vantage is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mission data analysis across various domains.
  • Formulate and translate problems into computational solutions.
  • Design, develop, and evaluate mathematical models and algorithms.
  • Enhance complex algorithms for handling large datasets.
  • Research and integrate analytics tools to improve AI offerings.
  • Create tools and applications using various software languages.
  • Support and optimize MLOps frameworks for team analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced analytics tools with the Army Vantage System.
  • Conducive environment for professional growth and development in data science.
  • Collaboration within a skilled Advanced Analytics team.
  • Potential for obtaining security clearances with employer assistance.
  • Access to ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team at Rock Island, Illinois to support our Advanced Analytics Team to utilize the Army Vantage Data Analytics System to build/implement models, use/create algorithms and create/run simulations.

Job Description:
  • Conduct analysis of mission data applicable in multiple domains.
  • Formulate and interpret problems in mathematical or computational terms.
  • Design, develop, use, and evaluate mathematical models, methods, and algorithm application to explore concepts and solve problems for the customer.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software algorithms (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel process development, manipulation of large data sets).
  • Research analysis products and tools for possible integration to enhance Analytics and AI offerings.
  • Create new tools and applications using a variety of software languages, frameworks, and libraries.
  • Improve, support, and test a MLOps framework to support other team member's analysis work.
  • Refine and enhance existing applications to better meet the customer's mission.

Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Qualifications:
  • Relational database expertise in database storage, SQL queries, and primary/foreign keys.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, typescript, Java, and/or JavaScript.
  • Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge of providing data analytics solutions.
  • Hands-on experience creating algorithms and engineering tools for data processing and modeling and simulation.
  • Practical understanding in machine learning deployment with a focus on optimization, including theoretical and numerical methods for refinement of models.
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry/Vantage preferred but not required.
Required Clearance:
  • Must be able to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start, SAIC will help to obtain.
  • Must be a Current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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