Data Scientist

Company Description

At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients:
Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it.  The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.

Job Description

Red Gate Group is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA. As a Data Scientist and researcher on our AI team, you’ll learn and apply innovative AI and data science methodologies and deployment techniques to make a real-world impact on the mission of our civilian clients. You’ll grow your skills in data science, and machine learning operationalization process, and shape the future of analytics through a variety of means like white papers, client presentations, and client interactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ML, data science, computer science, or computational engineering
• 4+ years of experience working in major scripting languages, including Python, Java, R, or C++
• 2+ years of experience researching and developing operational concepts in artificial intelligence and ML, mathematical or statistical models, and data exploration, analysis, and synthesis
• Experience developing advanced methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform, and present information in support of all-source intelligence analysis and production
• Experience working with and presenting to non-technical personnel
• Knowledge of research design principles
• Knowledge of analytic methods and methodological tools in applied mathematics, computer programming, or data visualization
• Ability to apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms on structured and unstructured datasets
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the full life cycle of machine learning development and deployment, including gathering requirements, identifying data, preparing data, and building, validating, and using deployable predictive models with the usage having tangible results
• Experience with Databricks or cloud AI environments
• Knowledge of data strategy and data governance
• Ability to execute projects and tasks with minimal guidance and supervision 
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum processes
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights