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Senior Data Scientist

SAIC Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

3 h ago Closes today
data-scientist Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Data Scientist will build and implement mathematical models, algorithms, and simulations using the Army Vantage Data Analytics System. They will also develop software algorithms and maintain MLOps frameworks to support mission-critical data analysis.

What they look for

Data Science Mathematical Modeling Algorithm Development Python SQL Machine Learning MLOps Simulation Data Analytics Software Engineering Relational Databases Typescript Java JavaScript Palantir Foundry

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with at least eight years of experience, or a master's degree with six years of experience. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and algorithm development is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Full description

SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team at Rock Island, Illinois to support our Advanced Analytics Team to utilize the Army Vantage Data Analytics System to build/implement models, use/create algorithms and create/run simulations.

Job Description:

  • Conduct analysis of mission data applicable in multiple domains.
  • Formulate and interpret problems in mathematical or computational terms.
  • Design, develop, use, and evaluate mathematical models, methods, and algorithm application to explore concepts and solve problems for the customer.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software algorithms (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel process development, manipulation of large data sets).
  • Research analysis products and tools for possible integration to enhance Analytics and AI offerings.
  • Create new tools and applications using a variety of software languages, frameworks, and libraries.
  • Improve, support, and test a MLOps framework to support other team member’s analysis work.
  • Refine and enhance existing applications to better meet the customer’s mission.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and eight (8) years or more experience; Masters and six (6) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and three (3) years or more experience.

Qualifications:

  • Relational database expertise in database storage, SQL queries, and primary/foreign keys.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, typescript, Java, and/or JavaScript.
  • Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge of providing data analytics solutions.
  • Hands-on experience creating algorithms and engineering tools for data processing and modeling and simulation.
  • Practical understanding in machine learning deployment with a focus on optimization, including theoretical and numerical methods for refinement of models.
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry/Vantage preferred but not required.

Required Clearance:

  • Must be able to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start, SAIC will help to obtain.
  • Must be a Current U.S. Citizen.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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