Senior Data Scientist - Government Clearance Required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Modeling, Data Science, Language Models, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Data Scientist Sr Principal

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Senior Data Scientist at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients’ big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients’ mission and on your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Scientist Senior Principal you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A DATA SCIENTIST SR PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Performs scientific work associated with the analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets; develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges

• Investigates, analyzes, and formulates automated search and reporting from the customer environment or enclave.

• Evaluates, tests, and recommends various AI/ML models and tools, including Cloud based module, third party module and open-source products.

• Develop user interface and dashboard for search capability as well as reporting and monitoring capability within hybrid cloud environment or customer provided cloud environment.

• Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards.

• Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security

• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

• Other duties as assigned related to developing data science and AI/ML initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelors of Science
● Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
● Security Clearance Level: Minimum Secret Clearance
● Travel: Occasional travel may be required
● Location: Hybrid
●US Citizenship Required

Required Technical Skills:

• Advanced Python programming skills with strong familiarity with AI/ML modules

• Proficiency in machine learning algorithms

• Proficiency in data modeling and visualizations

• Proven experience as a software developer, particularly with language models

• Working experience with Windows and Linux development environments

• Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct presentations to various audiences, including senior leadership

• Must be able to document design, pseudo codes, and flow chart for review and approval

• Familiarity with Data Science related Mathematics including statistics and probability, linear algebra and calculus

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop AI/ML tool based on customer requirements

• Communicate and work with team members to meet contractor obligations

• Engage with customer stakeholders and PMO team on a regular basis

• Lead and devise innovative methods and techniques to leverage AI/ML to improve risk assessments

• Provide input to project planning and weekly reports

• Document design, tool’s requirements and user guide

• Setup and provide tool demos to stakeholders

Own your career as a Data Scientist at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build advanced AI/ML tools using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in data analytics at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

The Data Scientist will serve as a pivotal figure within the organization. This role demands a professional with a solid grasp of data modeling, machine learning, AI and language such as Python and SQL.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $152,150 - $205,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Sterling

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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