Data Scientist
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
Leidos is looking for a Data Scientist to support a large U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) program. The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is responsible for enforcing federal antitrust laws and promoting fair competition in the marketplace. As a Data Scientist you will play a pivotal role in advancing the research efforts by applying your expertise in data analytics machine learning and computational methods to extract meaningful insights from large complex datasets. Your work will support innovative research in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) information systems computational models and datadriven discoveries. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers engineers and domain experts to design and implement data science solutions that push the boundaries of knowledge and technology. This work is located onsite in the DC area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead datadriven research by applying sophisticated statistical machine learning and computational methods to analyze complex datasets related to computer and information science.
- Develop and implement predictive models classification algorithms and clustering techniques to support research goals.
- Apply natural language processing (NLP) computer vision or other domainspecific algorithms as required by the research.
- Design develop and optimize advanced algorithms that can process largescale data efficiently with a focus on performance and scalability.
- Innovate and test new computational techniques to improve the accuracy and robustness of models for research applications.
- Contribute to algorithmic advancements in the context of AI machine learning and deep learning.
- Stay updated on the latest academic research and industry advancements in data science AI and information systems and apply relevant findings to ongoing projects.
- Work closely with data engineers to build and optimize data pipelines that facilitate the processing and analysis of large datasets.
- Utilize cloud platforms and big data technologies (e.g. AWS Azure Hadoop Spark) for efficient data processing and model deployment.
- Design and implement robust data storage retrieval and management strategies for research datasets.
- Create compelling data visualizations and reports that convey complex research findings in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Share knowledge of best practices in data science modeling and computational techniques within the organization.
Qualifications:
- Masters or PhD in Data Science Computer Science Statistics Mathematics or a related field and 8 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years of handson experience in data science and computer research with at least 3 years working in a researchfocused environment.
- Advanced knowledge of machine learning algorithms deep learning frameworks and statistical modeling.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python R Julia or MATLAB for developing and testing models.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Matplotlib Seaborn Tableau Power BI) to present insights effectively.
- Strong understanding of big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud).
- Familiarity with NLP computer vision or other specialized techniques relevant to computer and information research.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and software development practices.
- Strong background in applying data science to domains such as AI computational research data mining or information systems.
- Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically to address complex research challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment and mentor junior researchers and scientists.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with advanced topics in reinforcement learning neural networks or graph theory as they apply to computational research.
- Familiarity with distributed computing and parallel processing techniques for handling largescale datasets.
- Contribution to opensource projects or participation in relevant data science communities.
Original Posting:
April 16 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104650.00 $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
