Data Scientist 3 - Python/MATLAB/SQL

Job Description

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level Data Scientist who will be supporting the Model Management team.

Responsibilities

Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning

Work with subject matters experts (SMEs) to identify important information in raw data and develop scripts that extract this information from a variety of data formats (e.g., SQL tables, structured metadata, network logs)

Incorporate SME input into feature vectors suitable for analytic development and testing

Translate customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes

Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics

Develop statistical tests to make data-driven recommendations and decisions

Develop experiments to collect data or models to simulate data when required data are unavailable

Develop feature vectors for input into machine learning algorithms

Identify the most appropriate algorithm for a given dataset and tune input and model parameters

Evaluate and validate the performance of analytics using standard techniques and metrics (e.g. cross validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices)

Oversee the development of individual analytic efforts and guide team in analytic development process

Guide analytic development toward solutions that can scale to large datasets

Partner with software engineers and cloud developers to develop production analytics

Develop and train machine learning systems based on statistical analysis of data characteristics to support mission automation

Lead a team of data scientists in the development of multiple analytic efforts

Work with customers and SMEs to define analytic requirements and guide the team in formulating analytics that meet requirements

Guide the transition of prototyped analytics to production system

Understand emerging machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms and guide a team of data scientists in integrating state-of-the-art algorithms into solutions

Delegate analysis responsibilities to one or more team members and monitor performance

RequirementsSecurity Clearance:

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizenMinimum Qualifications:

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following

Designing/Implementing machine learning

Data mining

Advanced analytical algorithms

Advanced statistical analysis

Artificial intelligence

Software engineering with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering or computer science)

An additional four (4) years of experience in software development, cloud development, analyzing datasets, or developing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline can be substituted for two (2) years of experience for a total of eight (8) years of experience required

A Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline can be substituted for four (4) years of experience for a total of six (6) years of experience required.

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)

Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)

Above Market Hourly Rates

$3,400 HSA Contribution

5 Weeks Paid Time Off

Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

Full-time