Data Scientist/Software Engineer

Quick Position Facts!

Location: Virginia Beach, VA at our wonderful G2 Ops office.

Work Setting: In person, some remote opportunity and/or flexible working hours, not a fully remote position.

Looking to Start: May 2025

Salary Range: $130-$150K plus benefits

Openings: 1 Full-Time Role

Years of Industry Experience: 5 years of relevant experience

Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance

Knowledge Requirements: Qualifications:

• Data Science Degree preferred
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Python and R for machine learning and data analysis.
  • Proficiency in using libraries and frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, TensorFlow, and PyTorch for model development and fine-tuning
  • Experience with data manipulation and analysis utilizing Numpy and Pandas and utilizing libraries such as Matplotlib and Plotly for data visualizations
  • Expertise in fine tuning large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, BERT, Llama, and T5, with a strong understanding of their architectures and training methodologies
  • Experience with APIs for large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI's API, to integrate advanced text generation capabilities into applications
  • Ability to apply LLMs to diverse NLP tasks, optimizing model performance and utilizing prompt engineering to enhance model outputs for specific applications and use cases
  • Strong foundation in statistical analysis, including proficiency in descriptive and inferential statistics, probability theory, and multivariate analysis. Ability to apply statistical techniques to draw meaningful insights from data, perform hypothesis testing, and build predictive models. Experience with time series analysis and familiarity with statistical software and tools for data exploration and visualization
  • Ability to design and implement efficient training pipelines that automate the process of data ingestion, preprocessing, model training, testing, evaluation, and validation
  • Experience in implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), embedding models, and vector databases to combine retrieval mechanisms with generative models to enhance the accuracy and relevance of generated content
  • Proficiency in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for converting raw data into structured formats suitable for analysis and model training. Experience in annotating and labeling datasets to enhance model accuracy for supervised learning
  • Experience with hyperparameter fine tuning and optimization techniques to improve model performance
  • Experience in data preprocessing, data cleaning, normalization, augmentation, and annotation
  • Experience with deep learning models, including CNNs for image processing and RNNs for sequence data
  • Understanding of transformer architectures and attention mechanisms for advanced NLP tasks, including language translation and text generation
• Database Expertise:
  • Proficient in vector, relational, and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra)
• SDLC Involvement:
  • Active in all software development stages, including system requirement analysis and deployment of machine learning models
• Software Design & Documentation:
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, including modularity, scalability, and maintainability. Ability to architect, design, and document software solutions that meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
• Metadata & Database Architecture:
  • Coordinate design and population of databases to support machine learning operations
• Standards Compliance:
  • Ensure software and machine learning models adhere to development standards

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software automating business processes with integrated data/machine learning solutions
• Develop, Train, and maintain machine learning models to ensure they meet specified requirements and performance benchmarks. Monitor model performance and implement necessary adjustments to maintain reliability and effectiveness
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deploy scalable machine learning models
• Ensure databases and metadata structures support efficient machine learning operations
• Adhere to best practices in software engineering and data science, including documentation and version control
• Gather and preprocess data from various sources ensuring data quality and consistency
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, software developers, and business analysts, to integrate data science solutions into business processes. Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, applying new techniques and technologies to improve model performance and address emerging challenges

What makes someone choose one company over another? Pay, benefits, training, work satisfaction, culture? What if you can have it all? At G2 Ops, we have extremely competitive pay and benefits but that is not even the best part. Our culture is what sets us apart from other companies. With us, you will not be another payroll number or a cog in the machine. We provide great value to our customers by working as a team and ensuring every member is set up for success. Our team approach allows for each member to not only provide value with their expertise but also gives them the opportunity to cross-train in other areas in which they have an interest.

Embracing AI. G2 Ops stays ahead of the competition by embracing the latest technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are looking for team members who are excited to explore and implement AI solutions that can improve internal workflows and deliver superior results for our clients. Whether you are reducing manual processes or developing predictive models, we provide the tools and support to make AI an integral part of your work.

Let's talk salary. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 and goes up to $150,000 based on your qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package and have fringe benefits offered throughout the year. The benefits package value ranges from $13,000 for a single employee, and up to $28,000 for an employee and their family. With company standard annual performance reviews in place, plus excellence awards for recognition, your performance will be rewarded and appreciated, we promise!

So, you want to work from home? Let's be honest, remote work is not always all it's cut out to be. At G2 Ops, we offer a flexible schedule to meet the needs of our employees and customers. Due to the classification level of the projects, we support, we are not able to offer fully remote opportunities at this time. As a Defense Contractor, we are frequently working with sensitive material, and therefore, we need to ensure where you access your work is secure.

You will have a shiny desk at our G2 Ops office and the ability to telework with prior approval.

Here's the thing, we have worked very hard to create an awesome culture where our employees get to come to a collaborative, exciting office environment and we want you to join the fun!

Still not convinced? Allow us to elaborate. For this opportunity, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Data Scientist. This exciting position will have the chance to work on just about any aspect there is as it pertains to Data modeling, Software engineering, Machine Learning and AI.

What does this mean to you? We are seeking expertise in the design, development, and demonstration of SysML model generation techniques to automate the creation of new models of systems using static text-based design documentation.

Lastly, as we are working for the DoD, we are beholden to some requirements. The ideal candidate would already possess an active DoD Secret level clearance.

Quick Reminder, we are seeking a full-time team member; the continuation of outside employment shall not constitute a conflict with the Company’s interest, including performing work for a customer or competitor.

Congratulations, you made it all the way to the end of this job posting! We look forward to learning more about you!

Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
• 100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees
• 401(K) Plan with discretionary employer matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Educational assistance
• Work/life balance
• Family-oriented culture
• Competitive salaries

About G2 Ops, Inc.

G2 Ops, Inc. is a small business with big capabilities in cyber security architectural analysis, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and strategic consulting in support of both government and commercial clients across the globe. As a trusted and reliable government contractor, we deliver cyber security & systems engineering support for integrated DoD weapons, communications, intelligence, and other mission-critical systems. In the commercial space, we provide business solutions analysis, strategic planning, and training and development services to a variety of public and private sector businesses and organizations. Through innovative solutions, exceptional employees, top-tier analytical capabilities, and a customer-centered focus, G2 Ops has established a reputation for service excellence and innovation.

G2 Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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