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Job Title: Data Scientist Location(s): Arlington, VA Workplace: Hybrid (Must be located in the Washington DC area as due to onsite customer needs) Clearance Required: Public Trust Position Overview We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our team! As a Data Scientist at Elder Research, you will join a functional team of accomplished Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Data Engineers that deliver custom analytic solutions to our federal government clients. Some of your responsibilities will include: conducting data analysis and research, consulting with technical and non-technical stakeholders, exploring and analyzing large structured, semi-structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and/or Python, developing and deploying data visualization dashboards, and communicating data analysis results, dashboards and reports to end-users Position Requirements: Required Clearance: Public Trust Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Skills / Experience: • Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of Data Science Experience with significant coursework in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field that provides a strong theoretical base in mathematics and statistics • Experience using programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and advanced statistical methods (e.g., inferential, predictive) to analyze complex datasets to uncover insights to real-world problems. • Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining large volume machine learning models in live production environments, using real-world data to make predictions. • Experience developing and executing analysis plans, including identifying research questions, collecting and preparing data, exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, data visualization, and presentation of results. • Experience composing research reports, white papers, presentations, and other analytical products to communicate study results. • Experience using collaborative development tools and analytical notebooks (e.g., VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, Docker containers, and Git). • Experience working in an Agile environment – working as a part of teams to share ideas, collaborate, and iteratively develop and deliver data products. • Experience working with large datasets and entity resolution Desired Skills: • Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining large volume machine learning models in live production environments, using real-world data to make predictions. • Master’s degree or higher with significant coursework in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field that provides a strong theoretical base in mathematics and statistics. • One (1) to three (3) years of experience using programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and advanced statistical methods (e.g., inferential, predictive) to analyze complex datasets to uncover insights to real-world problems. • Experience using Azure cloud products such as Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Machine Learning Studio, and Azure Kubernetes Services. About Elder Research, Inc People Centered. Data Driven Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work. Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives. Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI277133311

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