Data Scientist, Python

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

We are seeking a mission-focused Data Scientistto support and contribute to our government customer’s success in Denver, Colorado!

***ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED***

This position is on a program that develops and operates Geospatial Intelligence analysis software. The team builds and maintains a robust platform enabling users to address challenging problems by converting disparate data into actionable information. They work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to create actionable intelligence from the massive volumes of Geospatial Intelligence data to give our intel and combat organizations the decision advantage over our near-peer opponents.

As a Data Scientist, you will be working closely with software developers and teams to establish a consolidated data analytics environment utilizing COTS and FOSS software. Your role will be to collaborate on designing, developing, and implementing custom data analytic solutions and apply data visualization and statistical programming tools to enterprise data. 

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• An active TS/SCI security clearance, preferably with CI polygraph
• Five (5) years of recent experience working in a computer science, data science, software engineering or related field
• Excellent programming skills in Python
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and ability to read and understand cutting edge ML research papers
• Experience implementing, training, and evaluating neural network/deep learning models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps, Architect, etc.)
• Security+ Certification
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms/databases like ElasticSearch
• Experience working with Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Experience working with Kubeflow
• Knowledge of and experience with Geospatial data and technologies
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience working with databases and SQL
• Experience working with Databricks

Security Clearance Level

• TS/SCI with an adjudicated CI polygraph or ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Certification

• None

Work Schedule

• Full-time onsite at a designated facility

Pay Rate

• The projected compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $190,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization.  We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status:  race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.