What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at APR Consulting?
AI-Focused Data Scientist (TS Clearance)
📍 Location: Washington DC area - On-Site (as required)
🔍 Clearance Requirement: Top Secret (TS)
📅 Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $100 / hr
Role Overview
We are seeking an AI-Focused Data Scientist with Top Secret clearance to join our advanced analytics team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling to drive actionable insights from large datasets. You will work on cutting-edge AI initiatives supporting national security, government agencies, and enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, train, and deploy AI/ML models for predictive analytics, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Work with structured and unstructured data, leveraging NLP, computer vision, and generative AI techniques.
• Design and implement data pipelines and feature engineering processes to optimize model performance.
• Collaborate with federal agencies and stakeholders to translate complex business challenges into AI solutions.
• Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance, and ethical AI guidelines.
• Optimize AI models for performance, interpretability, and scalability in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Utilize Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, AWS/GCP/Azure ML services, and MLOps tools.
• Communicate findings through data visualization, dashboards, and technical reports.
Qualifications
✅ Active TS Clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)
✅ 5 years of experience in data science, AI/ML, or a related field
✅ Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and cloud AI services (AWS/GCP/Azure)
✅ Strong understanding of deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI
✅ Experience with data engineering, ETL, and feature engineering
✅ Familiarity with federal AI/ML policies, security standards, and ethical AI frameworks
✅ Strong communication skills to present complex insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Skills
• DoD, IC, or Federal Government AI project experience
• Familiarity with LLMs (Large Language Models) and transformer-based architectures
• Hands-on experience with MLOps, CI/CD for ML, and model monitoring
• Experience working in classified environments and secure data operations
Salary : $100
