Data Scientist

Company: Avature
Location: Herndon
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and client-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Herndon, VA. This is a Hybrid position. In this role, you will assist in the design, development, and implementation of advanced data science capabilities to achieve client mission goals. You will collaborate with a team of consultants, engineers and data scientists to leverage AI, data science and machine learning to deliver solutions to clients. The ideal candidate will have solid data science skills, a firm understanding of machine learning frameworks, and a client-oriented approach to applying technology to complex problems.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform experiments to evaluate emerging and fast-changing data science and related technologies, such as generative AI, quantum, and explainable AI techniques.
• Perform benchmarking evaluations and applied research to address new problem sets. Seek out opportunities to apply new and emerging techniques to client use cases.
• Develop models and solutions applied to problem sets in a broad range of data science areas, including but not limited to natural language processing, graph analytics, computer vision, anomaly detection, geo-spatial analysis, and data visualization.
• Contribute to the development of solution accelerators, prototypes, and proofs-of-concept for use in client engagements.
• Apply design thinking or other solution-based methods to solve problems consisting of various qualitative activities that support the generation of insightful, human-centered and impactful design solutions.
• Perform knowledge elicitation from clients on business problem details and incorporate that knowledge into algorithms, models, and approaches in client solutions.
• Participate in solution development through whiteboarding sessions with clients, partners, and coworkers.
• Communicate findings to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders and engage clients by effectively conveying complex technical concepts.Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Data Science service offerings from one or more cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Oracle, IBM, Azure and GCP).
• Experience working with Python or R programming languages for data science.
• Experience constructing and performing complex database search queries.
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of development for a variety of types of Machine Learning models.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellence in client-facing discussions and presentations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field and 2 years of experience OR a Master's degree and equivalent experience.Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
• Experience with analyzing and reporting on diverse data.
• Expertise in one or more data science specialties, such as natural language processing, computer vision, or deep learning.
• Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating information to a senior executive audience.Clearance Requirements:Must have active/current Secret clearance or higher with ability to obtain TS/SCI w/ polygraph.Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and clients, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
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