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We are seeking a Data Scientist to support our government contract with Defense Logistics Agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides expert support to run analysis and analytical experiments in a methodical manner, using both structured and unstructured data.
Evaluate alternate models via theoretical approaches.
Identify and exploit data assets, creating new patterns/business value.
Create analyses and models to improve customer and operational Key Process Indicators (KPIs), enhancing measurable value for the Agency and its customers.
Build predictive models, developing advanced algorithms that extract and classify information from large datasets. Analyze data, developing robust statistical and predictive algorithms/models that drive the product outputs.
Identify meaningful patterns and trends, exposing new business opportunities, and translate results into understandable and actionable output that answer real business questions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Five (5) years’ relevant and practical experience with SAS, R, Pyton, Keras, TensorFlow or other ML engineering experience
Must possess a DOD Secret Security Clearance
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math or related field.
Revelant certification meeting IAT - Level II
U.S. Citizen
COMPETENCIES
Establish Focus
Change Management
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Interpersonal Awareness
Analytical Thinking
Conceptual Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Initiative
Foster Innovation
Results Oriented
Teamwork
Customer Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Richmond, VA
Type of environment: Office Setting
Noise level: Soft - Medium
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.