Data Scientist - Tysons Corner, VA - Top Secret Clearance Information Technology

SOC LLC
United States, Virginia, McLean
Apr 02, 2025
Data Scientist needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia. *Active Top Secret Clearance is required!* Responsibilities Collaborate with data and subject matter experts from Customer and its customer teams to seek, understand, validate, interpret, and correctly use data and business insights MLOps, Model Engineering, Training on time series data. After few weeks training on Customer's AI platform, develop AI-based applications using Customer's platform for operational cloud-deployed and secure lab deployed AI-based applications. Develop candidate models that are promoted to active models when their performance meets threshold. Train, validate and deploy machine learning pipelines Test, troubleshoot, and enhance customer AI-based applications based on feedback. Manage individual project deliverables Identify application performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations Write application specifications and documentation Articulate methodologies, experiments, and findings clearly in actionable way. Work in a fast-paced environment. This is NOT a data analytics role using Tableau or PowerBI. This is NOT an ETL & SQL role. This is NOT a R&D role prototyping at low TRL. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study. No experience in lieu of. 5+ years of Data Science development experience using Python Proficiency in data science, machine learning, and analytics, including statistical data analysis, model and feature evaluations. Strong proficiency in numpy & pandas. Demonstrated skills with Jupyter Notebook or comparable environments Practical experience in solving complex problems in an applied environment, and proficiency in critical thinking. Candidates require a TS to start. TS/SCI with Polygraph preferred PREFERRED Qualifications Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability & statistics) Experience with machine learning model training and analysis through open-source frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, Sklearn) Experience crafting, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting experiments and investigations. Experience with modern software development tools and practices (Git, pull requests) Experience analyzing model performance with relevant metrics and optimizing. Familiarity with AI agent frameworks Ability to drive a project and work both independently and in a team Smart, motivated, can-do attitude, and seeks to make a difference Excellent English communication and collaboration skills, particularly in multidisciplinary teams with data scientists, software engineers, product owners, & solution architects. Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $56.00 Estimated Max Rate: $80.00