Data Scientist Senior

Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Data Scientist Senior to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career. The right candidate will bring an interest in applying his or her talents to national and homeland security problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze large data sets from complex data models including relational databases
• Define acceptance criteria including setting algorithm thresholds based on statistical analysis
• Develop and identify approaches for predictive models
• Define and set standards for performing data analysis
• Manage a small team of data engineers responsible for performing data mining and analysis
• Interface with clients, project management, stake holders, and development teams
• Consolidate information into reports

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship 
• 9 years of experience in data science techniques – including data analysis, statistical analysis, programming, modeling, machine learning, and deep learning
• 3-5 years of leadership experience
• Strong programming skills including SQL, python, other related languages, and data mining tools
• Strong background in math and statistics
• Advanced learning techniques - information retrieval, modeling, and entity resolution
• Knowledge of a variety of data formats such as XML, JSON, and various image formats
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge working with Unix/Linux
• Experience working with DHS, Customs and Border Protection, or travel related data
• Experience working with various forms of biometric algorithms, facial recognition preferred
• Familiarity with NIST standards
• Master’s Degree in a related field

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.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.