Data Scientist

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Data Scientists, levels 1-2, for a contingent program to develop machine learning, data mining, statistical and graph-based algorithms to analyze and make sense of datasets.
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning.
• Collaborate with subject matters experts (SMEs) to identify important information in raw data and develop scripts that extract this information from a variety of data formats (e.g., SQL tables, structured metadata, network logs).
• Incorporate SME input into feature vectors suitable for analytic development and testing.
• Translate customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes.
• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Develop statistical tests to make data-driven recommendations and decisions.
• Develop experiments to collect data or models to simulate data when required data are unavailable.
• Develop feature vectors for input into machine learning algorithms.
• Identify the most appropriate algorithm for a given dataset and tune input and model parameters.
• Evaluate and validate the performance of analytics using standard techniques and metrics (e.g. cross validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices).
• Evaluate individual analytic efforts and make recommendations in the analytic development process.
• Recommend solutions that can scale to large datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud developers, and appropriate stakeholders to develop production analytics.
• Develop and train machine learning systems based on statistical analysis of data characteristics to support mission automation

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science) from an accredited college or university.

Level 1 Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a total of:
  • Eight (8) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics.
  • Two (2) years of experience programming with data analysis software.
• A Master's degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience, reducing the requirement to:
  • One (1) years of relevant experience programming with data analysis software.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a total of:
  • Twelve (12) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics.
  • Nine (9) years of experience programming with data analysis software.
• A Master's degree in relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant experience, reducing the requirement to:
  • Six (6) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics.
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience programming with data analysis software.
• A PhD in relevant discipline may be substituted for four (4) years relevant experience reducing the requirement to:
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics.
  • One (1) year of experience programming with data analysis software.

Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.
The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $150,000.

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Why CTC Group?

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.