Data Scientist

Overview

                                            Sr. Data Scientist

                   6-months contract-to-hire; Raleigh, NC (remote)

• Tier One Technologies is looking for a Sr. Data Scientist to support our direct US Government client.
• This is a remote position, however, candidates local to Raleigh, NC that can work onsite on a hybrid basis are preferred.
• SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Conduct data analysis and data mining using a variety of analytic tools and/or participate in the development of various initiatives, which include:
• Data analysis and reporting
• Descriptive and prescriptive analytics
• Schedule, quality, and risk management
• Weekly and monthly status reporting to provide executive-level presentations
• Project benefit/outcome services and deliverables
• Technical advisory services and deliverables
• Functional industry advisory services and deliverables
• Apply standard software development methodologies as defined in the Software Development Framework (SDF) to successfully complete projects (the company currently uses Agile methodologies and VersionOne as the standard Agile support tool).
• Demonstrate knowledge of the assigned systems and an understanding of the internal business processes that support the systems and operations.
• Provide user support and problem resolution for assigned work.
• Create and maintain the required system and technical documentation.
• Communicate project status, deliverables, priorities, problems, risks, issues, and contingencies as directed by Endpoint Technology personnel.
• Effectively and proactively work with customers/end users of application(s) to ensure needs are being met/managed in a positive manner.
• Provide turnover documentation, including but not limited to transition planning, documented best practices, and workflow improvements, as required by project leaders/managers.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. Four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required.
• 8 years of related IT experience.
• Proven experience developing software systems utilizing Unified Process (UP), Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge in various analytic tools such as Power BI, Python, and R.
• Ability to conduct data mining and analysis.
• Experience in utilizing Section 508 regulations and compliance of these regulations in support of the design and development of web-based applications.
• Knowledge of statistics, including sample design and probability sampling techniques, survey and experimental design, and measures of precision.
• Knowledge of industry developments, business practices, and technical developments to meet business needs.
• Ability to provide technical guidance related to data design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last 5 years. Military Service excluded.