Data Scientist (5649)

SMX is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in support of a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. The focus of this role is to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, focusing on requirements analysis, business process improvement, and data-driven decision-making to support the program's IT transformation and modernization activities. If you are interested in joining a high-performing team with advancement opportunities, then look no further!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.
• Analyze & Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.
• Promote code into production.
• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed.
• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.

Required Skills/Experience

• Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience: 6 years of related work experience
• Skills:
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on development experience and proficiency in Python and Pyspark.
• Experience with Dev/Ops and CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab.
• Army functional knowledge and proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: commercial cloud vendors (AWS/Azure)
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision.
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e., code reviews, solid documentation)
• Driven, self-directed personality
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience implementing RESTful APIs
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes from diverse interests of people and teams
• Experience working with the DoD
• Experience working with GFEBS or other SAP ERP system

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is: