***Secret Clearance Preferred***
Pay: $78/hr.
Location: Washington DC (1-2 Days onsite/wk)
Overview:
We are seeking a Data Science Practitioner to provide support and consultative services in the formulation, design, and delivery of AI/ML-based decision-making frameworks and models. This role involves measuring and justifying the value of AI/ML solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of statistical analysis, data modeling, and machine learning techniques. This is a one-year contract position with the potential for extension.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop AI/ML models to address business challenges and drive decision-making
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand business objectives
- Prepare and clean data for analysis
- Conduct statistical analysis and apply machine learning algorithms
- Evaluate model performance and iterate on solutions
- Communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Stay current on the latest advancements in AI/ML
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, computer science, mathematics)
- 3-5 years of experience in data science or a related field
- Intermediate proficiency in statistical analysis, statistical programming, and data modeling
- Beginner-level proficiency in logistic regression and linear regression
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML)
- Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Additional Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Interim security clearance