OverviewWe are looking for seasoned Data Scientist to work with our existing team of Data Architects and Developers to develop strategies, create ML/AI solutions, and deliver results. We are looking for a more than just a 7Data Scientist8, but a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving.
Contributions
- Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, identifydata quality issues, anddeterminemodeling opportunities.
- Develop machine learning models using frameworks such as scikit-learn,XGBoost,PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar libraries.
- Perform feature engineering, dataset preparation, and model optimization to improve predictive accuracy and operational performance.
- Evaluate models usingappropriate statisticalmethods and performance metrics, documentingfindingsand informing iterative improvements.
- Work with Data Engineers to understand and enhance data pipelines, ensuring model-ready datasets areaccurate, complete, and consistent.
- Collaborate with AI Developers andLLMOps/MLOpsEngineers to integrate ML models into production environments or decision-support applications.
- Build visualizations, dashboards, data stories, and executive-friendly summaries to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Support human-centered design processes by translating user needs into modeling requirements and refining model outputs based on feedback.
- Contribute to reproducibility and auditability bymaintainingwell-organized code, notebooks, documentation, and experimenthistories.
- Stay current with modern data science methodologies, ML techniques, data processing tools, and cloud-enabled analytics workflows.
- You will contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice!
Qualifications
- Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years industry experience developing ML/AI solutions and a passion for solving complex problems
- 3+ years direct experience in Data Modeling and Data Solution Development
- Experience modeling on structured and unstructured data sets
- Experience with exploratory data analysis
- Experience in feature engineering
- Experience in data visualization
- Experience with Python and SQL
- Experience with Deep Learning methodology and state of the art libraries
- Knowledge of data collection methods, capabilities, and tasking process
- Knowledge of Neo4j
- Knowledge of criminal justice, grants, research arenas
- Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions
About
steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunks total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
