Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview:)
Spry Methods is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support national security initiatives by delivering actionable data-driven insights. You will collaborate directly with investigators and analysts to understand complex data challenges, apply advanced analytical methods, and deliver results that impact critical missions.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
Plans and leads major technology assignments.
Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
May supervise others.
Collaborate with non-technical, national security investigators and analysts to understand their data science needs, suggest solutions, and complete the work in a timely manner.
Lead and/or design machine learning (ML), statistical analysis, and data analysis tasks.
Leverage existing and/or conduct custom Extract Transform Load (ETL) work to aggregate data from multiple repositories and condition the data to provide novel insights.
Interpret data, identify features and model variables, assess the quality of model outputs, generate alternatives, and conduct remediation.
Find and design new approaches to handling, analyzing, and using large volumes of data and/or data sets, and explore fundamental issues with data handling, search, and retention.
Design new software code to improve data search processes, and design, test, and validate the quality of data and data processes.
Automate routine workflows and data analysis steps to assist with workflow automation.
Report results of analyses and provide actionable recommendations.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
TS/SCI Clearance
Eight (8) years of relevant experience with a BS in Data Science, Mathematics, Information Science, Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related degree
OR Four (4) years of relevant experience with an MS degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related degree.
High proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of data science tools and methodologies.
Proven ability to independently lead complex analytical tasks and mentor junior team members.
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting national security or law enforcement missions.
Familiarity with big data platforms and tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Elasticsearch).
Knowledge of data governance, security, and data quality standards in secure environments.
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