Data Scientist (Clearance Required)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whiteboard Federal is looking for a Data Scientist to provide mission-critical support to our customers. We are seeking someone with outstanding analytical abilities and comfortable working with cross-functional teams and systems. You must be a self-starter and be able to learn on the go. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as you will work very closely with diverse teams. This role evaluates and uses algorithms for Natural Language Process (NLP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). This role uses large data sets to perform entity resolution and extraction for work products and creates models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action.</span></p> <p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create and track accuracy and performance metrics.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gather data required for analysis and model building.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prototype models by using high-level modeling languages such as R or in software languages such as Python.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience building predictive and optimization models.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Expert knowledge in at least one of the following fields: machine learning, operations research, data science research.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fluency in a high-level modeling language.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to do financial and statistical modeling.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working knowledge of SQL.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communication, influencing, and partnership skills.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with Big Data technologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Bachelor or Masters Degree in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent experience.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Industry experience in predictive modeling, data science, and analysis.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python or Java&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to distill problem definitions, models, and constraints from informal business requirements; and to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to convey rigorous mathematical concepts and considerations to non-experts.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience designing and supporting large-scale distributed systems in a production environment.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance (Required):</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">TS/SCI+</span></li> </ul> <p>Whiteboard Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, Whiteboard is an Affirmative Action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, lactation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn more about your Equal Employment Opportunity protections, please read the “EEO is the Law” poster </span><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. To learn more about pay transparency, please read the nondiscrimination policy </span><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. 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