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Data Scientist
Chantilly, VA
Job Description
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Requisition #: 408
Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: 15020-15030 Conference Center Drive Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret SCI
SUMMARY
As a Data Scientist with our team, you will be working with our federal clients to rapidly develop innovative solutions for our addressing immediate mission challenges. In this role, you will work on teams with other data scientists, software developers, and SMEs to apply the best practices and state of the art data science and machine learning processes. In this position, you will develop rapid prototype solutions to mission challenges by leveraging existing open-source models and technologies. Sample topic areas may include object detection, data triage, search/optimization, image/video analysis, facial recognition, behavior detection, and automated discovery.
Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Identify, adapt, and integrate state-of-the-art research and open-source technologies into creative solutions.
* Develop and train new machine learning models.
* Identify, curate, and process large data sets.
* Research, apply, analyze, and document technical approaches and their outcomes.
* Leverage various computing resources such as GPU clusters and cloud-based compute servers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
* Bachelor's degree
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
* Experience working in the Sponsor's environment and familiarity with the different data science services and compute environments.
* Hands-on experience building AI/ML models. This includes building a training/testing dataset, training and testing the model, and evaluating performance.
* Expert-level proficiency in Python programming.
* Experience using a SQL database.
* Must be comfortable using the command line interface.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to comprehend requirements and effectively execute tasks accordingly.
* Experience utilizing Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation purposes.
* Must be able to effectively communicate technical concepts and deliver results to non-technical leadership.
Preferred Skills
* Experience with Natural language processing.
* Proficient using cloud infrastructure.
* Experience working with cyber datasets or in a cyber data scientist role
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
* Monday - Friday, in Chantilly, VA
Strength Demands
* Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
* Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Push or Pull
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.
Agile Defense, Inc. does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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