What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at SAIC?
Description
SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist located at Fort Cavazos, Texas to support our Advanced Analytics Team to utilize the Army Vantage Data Analytics System to build / implement models, use / create algorithms and create / run simulations.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Lead and mentor more junior data scientists in support of a larger data science roadmap.
Conduct analysis of mission data applicable in multiple domains.
Formulate and interpret problems in mathematical or computational terms.
Design, develop, use, and evaluate mathematical models, methods, and algorithm application to explore concepts and solve problems for the customer.
Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software algorithms (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel process development, manipulation of large data sets).
Research analysis products and tools for possible integration to enhance Analytics and AI offerings.
Create new tools and applications using a variety of software languages, frameworks, and libraries.
Improve, support, and test a MLOps framework to support other team member’s analysis work.
Refine and enhance existing applications to better meet the customer’s mission.
Code, test, and maintain internally developed mathematical software tools.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s degree five (5) years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Relational database expertise in database storage, SQL queries, and primary / foreign keys.
Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C / C , Java, and / or JavaScript.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge of providing data analytics solutions.
Hands-on experience creating algorithms and engineering tools for data processing and modeling and simulation.
Practical understanding in machine learning deployment with a focus on optimization, including theoretical and numerical methods for refinement of models.
Capability to distill complex problems into digestible structures / formats.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE :
Must be able to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start, SAIC will help to obtain.
Must be a Current U.S. Citizen.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy : SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER : 2501207
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