Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines expertise and technology to help clients solve complex challenges. The Senior Data Scientist will support a federal cybersecurity analytics program by developing machine learning and deep learning models, analyzing large datasets, prototyping cyber capabilities, and communicating actionable insights to customers.
Responsibilities
- Perform knowledge elicitation from customer subject matter experts and convert that to derived algorithms
- Analyze large data sets to identify actionable insights with mathematical statistical rigor
- Rigorously critique and correct intermediate results to improve the algorithmic outcomes
- Design and deploy deep learning algorithms and predictive models
- Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets
- Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
- Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy
- Interpret and communicate results to non-technical customers
Skills
- Active security clearance required as part of client contract requirement
- US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years or Master's degree with 10 years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or related field
- Position requires a minimum of 10 years of practical working experience in one or more of the following areas: Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Models, Question Answering, Text Mining, Information Retrieval, Distributional Semantics, Data Science, Knowledge Engineering
- Strong experience using a variety of mathematical, statistical, data mining, and data analysis methods/tools
- Experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or related field
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
- Experience in productization of machine learning algorithms and the ability to deliver data science components that are part of successful deliverables
- Working knowledge of general machine learning algorithms and NLP, Graph Theory, and Network Analysis
- Fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.)
- Experience with statistical data analysis, experimental design, and hypotheses validation
- Experience with database querying like SQL
- Readiness to collaborate with engineering teams, product teams, and customers to develop prototypes and software products
- Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
- CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred
Benefits
- This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or ICF facilities within the Washington, DC metro area (DMV).
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