Senior Data Scientist

Group W is Hiring!

Position: Senior Data Scientist (Data Science, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis, Machine Learning, and Visualization)

Location: Alexandria, VA

Overview:

Group W, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a resourceful Senior Data Scientist to leverage commonly used data science tools and methods in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer.

As part of a small, egalitarian team the successful candidate will wear multiple hats, voice their opinions confidently, and ingest critical feedback with self-correcting humility. An eagerness to acquire new knowledge and undertake broader duties is integral to success at Group W.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top-secret with SCI eligibility

Master's degree in mathematics, operations research, computer science, or data-science related discipline from an accredited university

8 years 'experience with data-driven analytics

Experience leading analysis efforts that require various data science techniques, managing analysis, leveraging, and combining multiple large datasets

Experience in leading a team of mid-, junior-, and/or entry-level analysts ensuring work and products are analytically sound and in keeping with operational research standards of practice

Competency in programming in Python, R, or other programming languages suitable for managing and analyzing large dataset components Preferred:

Proactive approach to problem solving

Ability to provide mentorship and support to more junior analysts

Ability to effectively communicate and interface with clients Duties/Responsibilities:

Applies various data analytics tools to develop, apply, and ensure the accuracy of analytic products and services in the areas of data/database science, statistics/mathematics, machine learning, and visualization

Leads and mentors a team of entry- to mid-level analysts in the conduct of analytic tasks ensuring products reflect the most current Operations Research Analytic techniques

Works effectively with the PM and senior government leaders during project execution About Group W:

Group W is a 100% employee-owned company that hires great people to provide analysis, modeling, simulation, wargaming, and research, for visionary clients in government, commercial, and non-governmental entities. Founded in 2004. Group W is comprised of the brightest critical thinkers that balance an unconventional culture in support of one of the most conservative, conventional client groups, to bring forward the best ideas and get to "the right answer" through creativity, truth, passion, intellect, and skill.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (Provided as a general guideline only. Compensation dependent upon relevant work experience related to the scope of the position, education, training, and market considerations).

Benefits:

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no matching required

33 days of PTO

Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.