Data Scientist - Tysons, VA - Active Top Secret Clearance Required Information Technology

Data Scientist needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Tysons, VA.

*Top Secret clearance is required for this role*

REQUIRED Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study. No experience in lieu of.

* 5+ years of Data Science development experience using Python

* Proficiency in data science, machine learning, and analytics, including statistical data analysis, model and feature evaluations.

* Strong proficiency in numpy & pandas.

* Demonstrated skills with Jupyter Notebook or comparable environments

* Practical experience in solving complex problems in an applied environment, and proficiency in critical thinking.

* Candidates require a TS to start. TS/SCI with Polygraph preferred

PREFERRED Qualifications:

* Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields

* Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability & statistics)

* Experience with machine learning model training and analysis through open-source frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, Sklearn)

* Experience crafting, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting experiments and investigations.

* Experience with modern software development tools and practices (Git, pull requests)

* Experience analyzing model performance with relevant metrics and optimizing.

* Familiarity with AI agent frameworks

* Ability to drive a project and work both independently and in a team

* Smart, motivated, can do attitude, and seeks to make a difference

* Excellent English communication and collaboration skills, particularly in multidisciplinary teams with data scientists, software engineers, product owners, & solution architects.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $58.34

Estimated Max Rate: $83.34