February 10, 2022
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McLean, VA 22106, United States
February 10, 2022
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At Varen, our performance is measured by the success of our clients, and our reputation for service, superior quality, objectivity, integrity and results. Our reputation is everything to us as we are committed to being a trusted advisor to our nation’s decision makers in a day in age that demands acute attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Varen is seeking to add the sharpest technical professionals who share our passion for ensuring the mission success of our customers at all times.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI w Poly Clearance
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Data Scientist. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. The Scientist will be expected to build statistical models, test hypotheses, interpret, summarize, visualize, and succinctly report on data findings. The Data Scientist will perform research on various data sources, to include unstructured data using quantitative and qualitative content analytics. The Scientist will construct and perform complex database search queries in multiple databases using SQL and API interfaces. The Scientist will perform web scraping and apply various techniques for processing unstructured data. The Scientist will leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios and make recommendations. The Data Scientist will contribute to building new analytical tools and packages across the enterprise and will be expected to collaborate with team members in a highly technical environment. The Data Scientist will be expected to learn and leverage emerging technologies including AWS and Git.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in a highly quantitative subject or related field ( for example, statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field) + a minimum of 3 years of on-the-job experience
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
Strong experience working with Python or R programming languages
Experience working with data manipulation, analytic/business insight tools, and data visualization experience
Experience with SciPy stack or Tidyverse packages
Experience constructing and performing complex database search queries
Experience/ knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and experience/knowledge of statistics
Demonstrated experience using statistical and machine learning techniques including supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing
Experience /familiarity with frequentist statistics and probability including predicative modeling
Experience with visualizing data using popular packages including Tableau, ggplot or Matplotlib
Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience/knowledge of social network and link analysis tools is desired (e.g. Palantir, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, or Proton)
Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is desired
Experience with front end web development is desired but not required
Experience designing and implementing neural network architectures
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must have on-the-job experience working in a technical field ( data scientist, software developer.,etc.). Candidates who have only had training will not be considered. In order to qualify as a Journeyman, candidates are required to have a BS degree + a MINIMUM of 3 years of applicable experience OR a Master's degree+ a minimum of 1 year of experience.
We are seeking a Data Scientist. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. The Scientist will be expected to build statistical models, test hypotheses, interpret, summarize, visualize, and succinctly report on data findings. The Data Scientist will perform research on various data sources, to include unstructured data using quantitative and qualitative content analytics. The Scientist will construct and perform complex database search queries in multiple databases using SQL and API interfaces. The Scientist will perform web scraping and apply various techniques for processing unstructured data. The Scientist will leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios and make recommendations. The Data Scientist will contribute to building new analytical tools and packages across the enterprise and will be expected to collaborate with team members in a highly technical environment. The Data Scientist will be expected to learn and leverage emerging technologies including AWS and Git.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in a highly quantitative subject or related field ( for example, statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field) + a minimum of 3 years of on-the-job experience
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
Strong experience working with Python or R programming languages
Experience working with data manipulation, analytic/business insight tools, and data visualization experience
Experience with SciPy stack or Tidyverse packages
Experience constructing and performing complex database search queries
Experience/ knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and experience/knowledge of statistics
Demonstrated experience using statistical and machine learning techniques including supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing
Experience /familiarity with frequentist statistics and probability including predicative modeling
Experience with visualizing data using popular packages including Tableau, ggplot or Matplotlib
Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience/knowledge of social network and link analysis tools is desired (e.g. Palantir, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, or Proton)
Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is desired
Experience with front end web development is desired but not required
Experience designing and implementing neural network architectures
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must have on-the-job experience working in a technical field ( data scientist, software developer.,etc.). Candidates who have only had training will not be considered. In order to qualify as a Journeyman, candidates are required to have a BS degree + a MINIMUM of 3 years of applicable experience OR a Master's degree+ a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Varen Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
