Job Title: Data Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a defense contractor in Columbus, OH. The selected individual will provide mathematical models and graphical analysis to a government customer, collaborating closely with a team of software developers and other scientists.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for a small team of data scientists in executing an annual quantitative risk assessment for CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) terrorism attacks against the U.S. using existing software models and architecture.
• Determine and implement improvements and maintenance activities to enhance the efficiency of the existing risk execution system/software.
• Maintain detailed internal-facing documentation on the execution process and high-level client-facing documentation for risk analysis/results.
• Present risk results and modeling/data updates on an annual basis to clients and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor task completion and communicate progress to the client during weekly teleconferences.
• Write annual reports detailing the methods used and results obtained.

Essential Skills

• Data science, modeling and simulation, modeling analysis.
• Eligible for Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 2 years of experience, or Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other scientific fields.
• Strong understanding of higher-level mathematics (e.g., calculus, differential equations, linear algebra).
• At least one year of experience with project management or task leadership with a proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for scientific and technical data to non-technical and semi-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in modeling & simulation, statistical analysis, quantitative risk assessment, data science, systems engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of advanced statistics and/or probability.
• Experience with data visualization techniques.
• Experience in modeling & simulation on a government program.
• Experience using object-oriented programming in C , C#, Java, or similar to develop mathematical models.
• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, or natural language processing.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office work from Tuesday to Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. Employees can choose between a 9/80 schedule, allowing every other Friday off, or a standard 40-hour Monday to Friday workweek. The team consists of 40 data scientists and software engineers with various STEM backgrounds, including a smaller subset team led by a Ph.D. data scientist with 10 years of experience. The new Data Scientist will be the fourth member, joining 2 software engineers and 2 other data scientists.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $50