Data Scientist
Job Description
Data Scientist role in Leidos' Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA (onsite), with a salary range of USD 107,900 - 195,050 per year.
Responsibilities
- Develop statistical and machine learning models, apply natural language processing, and craft automated data-driven solutions for complex business challenges.
- Design and execute advanced database queries across multiple data sources using SQL and API interfaces.
- Perform web scraping and apply techniques for processing unstructured data.
- Utilize automation and machine learning to manage data, forecast scenarios, and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Learn and apply technologies including AWS and Git.
Requirements
- Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- BS degree with 8 – 12 years of relevant technical experience or Master’s with 6 – 10 years of relevant experience; Doctorate in a technical field may be held.
- Proficiency in Python is required.
- Experience with social network analysis (SNA).
- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction.
- Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing (NLP); familiarity with NLP libraries/tools such as spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow.
- Experience with frequentist statistics, probability, and predictive modeling; knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, or Matplotlib.
Technologies
- AWS
- Git
- Python
- SQL
- spaCy
- Hugging Face
- NLTK
- TensorFlow
- Tableau
- Plotly
- Seaborn
- Matplotlib
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 11 paid Holidays
- 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
- Flexible Schedules
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
- Technical Upskilling
- Education and Training Support
- Parental Paid Leave
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement