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Data Scientist

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This role is a Data Scientist position in Tyson's, VA, with a contract length of over 6 months and a pay rate of $98K-$153K. Requires US Citizenship, Top Secret Clearance, and 5+ years in Python, machine learning, and data science.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
695
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 1, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
On-site
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Yes
📍 - Location detailed
Falls Church, VA 22042
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Science #Python #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Documentation #SQL (Structured Query Language) #NumPy #GIT #Calculus #Cloud #Tableau #Pandas #R #ML (Machine Learning) #TensorFlow #PyTorch #Time Series #Computer Science #Mathematics #Data Analysis #Statistics #Jupyter
Role description
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Solidus is searching for a Data Scientist.  In this role, you will collaborate with data and subject matter experts from Customer and its customer teams to seek, understand, validate, interpret, and correctly use data and business insights  This position is in Tyson's, VA. Candidates must be able to work on-site.  Day in the life:

MLOps, Model Engineering, Training on time series data.

  After few weeks training on Customer's AI platform, develop AI-based applications using Customer's platform for operational cloud-deployed and secure lab deployed AI-based applications.

  Develop candidate models that are promoted to active models when their performance meets threshold.

  Train, validate and deploy machine learning pipelines

  Test, troubleshoot, and enhance customer AI-based applications based on feedback.

  Manage individual project deliverables

  Identify application performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations

  Write application specifications and documentation

  Articulate methodologies, experiments, and findings clearly in actionable way.

  Work in a fast-paced environment

   Clearance Requirements:

US Citizenship and Top Secret Clearance. Must be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI with Poly.

  TS/SCI with Polygraph preferred

  Willingness to undergo comprehensive background investigation

   Key Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study. No experience in lieu of.

  5+ years of Data Science development experience using Python

  Proficiency in data science, machine learning, and analytics, including statistical data analysis, model and feature evaluations.

  Strong proficiency in numpy & pandas.

  Demonstrated skills with Jupyter Notebook or comparable environments

  Practical experience in solving complex problems in an applied environment, and proficiency in critical thinking.

   Important Note:

This is NOT a data analytics role using Tableau or PowerBI.

  This is NOT an ETL & SQL role.

This is NOT a R&D role prototyping at low TRL.

   Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields

  Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability & statistics)

  Experience with machine learning model training and analysis through open-source frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, Sklearn)

  Experience crafting, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting experiments and investigations.

  Experience with modern software development tools and practices (Git, pull requests)

  Experience analyzing model performance with relevant metrics and optimizing.

  Familiarity with AI agent frameworks

  Ability to drive a project and work both independently and in a team

  Smart, motivated, can do attitude, and seeks to make a difference

  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in multidisciplinary teams with data scientists, software engineers, product owners, & solution architects.

   What we will bring: Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation’s greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, including comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, generous PTO, and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!  The salary for this position is estimated to be between $98K-$153K. Customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies and certifications, clearance status, and benefit selections will influence the final salary.  Req ID: 4959  Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.  Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.