Senior Data Scientist
Job Description
The Senior Data Scientist role at Embedded Alliance leads the design and deployment of end-to-end analytical solutions within agile teams. Based onsite in Springfield, VA, this position translates technical findings into actionable client insights and oversees projects from concept to deployment.
Responsibilities
- Advanced Analytics Development: Conceptualize, design, develop, and test advanced analytical models and algorithms using Python, R, SQL, VBA, and Excel tailored to complex client problems.
- Data Conditioning and Wrangling: Transform messy, unstructured, or disparate datasets into highly structured, analysis-ready assets through advanced data conditioning.
- Database Management: Apply deep SQL proficiency to query, manipulate, and extract critical insights from large datasets.
- Data Visualization and Decision Support: Create compelling visualizations, dashboards, and decision products that clearly convey analytical findings to stakeholders.
- Mission-Critical Communication: Present highly technical and quantitative findings as clear, actionable insights for client decision-makers.
- Independent Execution: Own projects from concept to deployment, delivering high-quality, hardened code with limited supervision.
Requirements
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance (Non-negotiable).
- Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting GEOINT analysis or intelligence operations.
- Data Analytics & Conditioning: Deep expertise in advanced data conditioning, data mining, and statistical analysis.
- Technical Stack: Strong proficiency with SQL databases and hands-on coding in Python, R, and/or VBA.
- Problem Solving: Exceptional troubleshooting skills and mature judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
- Communication: Outstanding ability to translate technical and quantitative findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Workload Management: Excellent organizational skills with a track record of prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines in small, cross-functional teams.
- Experience: 5 years (Required).
- Security clearance: Top Secret (Required).
Technologies
- Python
- R
- SQL
- VBA
- Excel
Job Type
- Full-time
Compensation
- USD 120,000 - 140,000 per year
Experience
- Relevant: 5 years (Required)
Security Clearance
- Top Secret (Required)
Work Location
- Springfield, VA (onsite)