Data Scientist Senior Security Clearance - Remote Role
Data Scientist Senior Security Clearance - Remote Role
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ICF International seeks an experienced Senior Data Scientist to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. The successful cleared candidate will act as a Senior Data Scientist to support a large federal cyber security analytic program. Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyberattacks work how vulnerabilities are exploited and the way hostile cyber actors operate. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large scale.
As the Senior Data Scientist your exceptional skillset will create useful and actionable insight for the customer through the development of machine learning deep learning models and related algorithms. The ideal candidate is strong mathematically; can automate scoring using machine learning techniques build recommendation systems and select the correct data points for analysis from large data sets. You are focused on results a selfstarter and have demonstrated success for using analytics to drive the understanding growth and success of the analysis. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from the beginning work with the latest and emerging technologies and all while building a great career at ICF!
This role is primarily teleworkbased with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington VA or Pensacola FL) or ICF facilities within the National Capital Region.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Perform knowledge elicitation from customer subject matter experts and convert that to derived algorithms
- Analyze large data sets to identify actionable insights with mathematical statistical rigor
- Rigorously critique and correct intermediate results to improve the algorithmic outcomes
- Design and deploy deep learning algorithms and predictive models
- Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets
- Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
- Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy
- Interpret and communicate results to nontechnical customers
What You Must Have:
- Bachelors degree with 12 or Masters degree with 10 years of experience in Computer Science Statistics Applied Mathematics Computational Linguistics Artificial Intelligence or related field
- 10 or more years of practical working experience in one or more of the following areas: Natural Language Processing Machine Learning Models Question Answering Text Mining Information Retrieval Distributional Semantics Data Science Knowledge Engineering
- Strong experience using a variety of mathematical statistical data mining and data analysis methods/tools
- Activehighlevel security clearance required as part of client contract requirement
- US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 15 years experience in Computer Science Statistics Applied Mathematics Computational Linguistics Artificial Intelligence or related field
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
- Experience in productization of machine learning algorithms and the ability to deliver data science components that are part of successful deliverables
- Working knowledge of general machine learning algorithms and NLP Graph Theory and Network Analysis
- Fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python JavaScript R etc.
- Experience with statistical data analysis experimental design and hypotheses validation
- Experience with database querying like SQL
- Readiness to collaborate with engineering teams product teams and customers to develop prototypes and software products
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
- CompTIA Security or higher certification level preferred
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether inperson or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on fulltime employment is:
$98124.00 $166810.00Virginia Remote Office (VA99Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
