Data Conditioning Specialist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Data Conditioning Specialist who will play a crucial role in the preparation of real-world datasets for the deployment of cognitive agents. The primary responsibility will be to ensure that data is accurately identified, collected, fused, conditioned, and formatted to meet the stringent requirements of automated analytics and machine learning models. The Data Conditioning Specialist will be tasked with the critical job of transforming raw data into a refined form that cognitive systems can utilize effectively.  Because this role supports a wide range of the office’s experiments, it is expected that the requirement for this role will not end sooner than the end of current period of performance or any follow-on period of performances.  In order to get the widest range of useful data, it is expected that the individual will operate at an offsite location.

 ·  Data Identification: Scour various data sources to locate and identify relevant datasets that can be leveraged for cognitive computing.

· Data Collection: Implement robust data collection strategies to gather comprehensive datasets while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data.

·         Data Fusion: Integrate data from disparate sources, creating a cohesive and comprehensive dataset that provides a unified view for analysis.

·         Data Conditioning: Employ advanced data cleansing and preprocessing techniques to remove errors, fill in missing values, and correct inconsistencies in the dataset.

·         Data Formatting: Format and structure the data in a way that is compatible with automated analytics tools and cognitive agent frameworks.

·         Documentation and Reporting: Develop detailed reports outlining the data input requirements, pedigree, and conditioning processes, providing clear guidelines for the deployment of cognitive agents on real-world data.

Qualifications

·         Proven experience in data analysis, data mining, or a related field.

·         Strong understanding of data preprocessing and conditioning techniques.

·         Familiarity with machine learning concepts and the requirements for training data.

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to document processes and prepare detailed reports.

·         Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or 3 years with a Masters

·         Active TS/SCI w/Poly

Outcome:

The candidate will ensure that our cognitive agents are trained on high-quality, real-world data, leading to more accurate and efficient automated analytics. Your work will directly contribute to the enhancement of our cognitive technologies, enabling them to operate seamlessly in complex, real-world environments. 

Deliverables:

• ·Data Source Catalogue: Compile a comprehensive catalogue of data sources utilized, updated quarterly, to document and track the sources of all datasets used in cognitive computing projects. 
•  Monthly Data Collection Reports: Generate monthly reports detailing the data collection efforts, including volume of data collected, sources, and challenges encountered, ensuring transparency in the data gathering process. 
•  Integrated Data Sets: Deliver a minimum number of integrated datasets per quarter, demonstrating successful data fusion from multiple sources, providing a unified dataset for analysis. 
• ·Data Conditioning Logs: Maintain detailed logs of all Data Conditioning activities, including data cleansing, preprocessing, and error rectification, with a focus on improving data quality and usability. 
•  Formatted Data Packages: Prepare and deliver formatted data packages that are ready for use in automated analytics and cognitive agent frameworks, adhering to specified formatting standards. 
• Quarterly Conditioning Effectiveness Reports: Produce quarterly reports assessing the effectiveness of Data Conditioning processes, including impact on machine learning model performance and analytics accuracy.
• Stakeholder Feedback Analysis: Conduct and document bi-annual stakeholder feedback sessions to assess the effectiveness of the Data Conditioning process and implement improvements based on feedback.
• Process Documentation and Guidelines: Develop and regularly update documentation outlining the Data Conditioning processes, including guidelines and best practices for future Data Conditioning efforts. 

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.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
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