Data Scientist 3 - (MLOPS, Machine Learning, Data Science)

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist 3 to develop analytics and machine learning capabilities with a strong MLOPS focus in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning, data mining, statistical, and graph-based algorithms to analyze and interpret datasets
• Prototype multiple algorithms and select final models using appropriate performance metrics
• Build models and design experiments to generate training data when datasets or examples are unavailable
• Create reports and visualizations that summarize datasets and deliver data-driven insights to customers
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to convert manual analysis into automated analytics
• Implement prototype algorithms within production frameworks to integrate into analyst workflows
• Produce data visualizations that explain dataset structure and meaning
• Work with SMEs to identify valuable information in raw data and develop scripts to extract it from formats such as SQL tables, structured metadata, and network logs
• Incorporate SME input into feature vectors for analytics development and testing
• Translate qualitative customer analysis processes and goals into quantitative formulations embedded in software prototypes
• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic methods for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
• Develop statistical tests to support data-driven recommendations and decisions
• Develop experiments to collect data or create simulations when required data are unavailable
• Develop feature vectors for machine learning algorithm inputs
• Select and tune algorithms for specific datasets, including input and model parameter optimization
• Evaluate and validate analytics performance using standard methods such as cross validation, ROC curves, and confusion matrices
• Oversee analytic workstreams and guide the team’s analytic development process
• Guide solutions to scale to large datasets
• Partner with software engineers and cloud developers to deliver production analytics
• Develop and train machine learning systems using statistical analysis of data characteristics to support mission automation
• Lead multiple analytic efforts with a team of data scientists
• Collaborate with customers and SMEs to define analytic requirements and steer team formulation to meet those requirements
• Guide the transition of prototyped analytics into production systems
• Keep abreast of emerging machine learning and pattern recognition approaches and guide integration of state-of-the-art algorithms
• Delegate analysis tasks to team members and monitor execution and performance

Requirements

• Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in two (2) or more of: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (examples: statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science)
• Substitution: An additional 4 years of software development, cloud development, analyzing datasets, or developing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can substitute for the Bachelor’s requirement
• Graduate substitutions:
  • Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline can substitute for 2 years of experience (total 8 years required)
  • Doctoral degree in a quantitative discipline can substitute for 4 years of experience (total 6 years required)
• MLOPS/Data Science: In addition to standard DS3 labor category requirements, MT&E team seeks significant MLOPS and Data Science background

Technologies

• R
• Python
• SAS
• MATLAB
• SQL

Benefits

• 24 days PTO accrued annually
• 11 federal holidays
• 401k: 100% vested on your start date; company direct contribution worth 10% of salary
• Healthcare: company covers 100% of employee costs and 50% toward dependents
• Educational assistance towards college classes
• Company coverage for costs associated with job-related training and certifications

Salary Range

• $213,000 to $261,000 per year
• Range is a likely estimate and not a guarantee; compensation set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (onsite)

Position ID: 25-8955-DS3