Data Scientist (TS/SCI + Poly)
Data Scientist (TS/SCI + Poly)
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The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company is seeking a Data Scientist with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in McLean VA. Below is an overview of the project as well as information on our company and our benefits.
THE PROJECT
The DarkStar Groups team integrates hundreds of data sources into a Geospatial Data Analysis platform used throughout the Intelligence Community. Their tool and dataset is widely-recognized as the leading platform for geospatial analysis touching nearly every type of mission. Top government officials use analysis from this platform to make daily decisions that have global impact. The platform is constructed of 3rd party tools and custom applications and new data sources are constantly being added. The customer is excellent to work with and there is a healthy mix of customer-driven requirements and team-driven ideas / innovation: engineers typically have freedom in choosing how to do things and which technologies to utilize. Customer leadership also helps drive innovation and has created a close collaborative idea exchange between staffers and contractors. Our Team Lead has said this is simply the best group of people Ive worked with.
Despite this platform being widely used there is a huge amount of brand-new work adding new capabilities and data sources as well as migrating more and more of the subsystems to AWS. There are recurring opportunities on this team for Analytic / BigData Software Developers Full Stack Software Engineers Web Application Developers Java Developers JavaScript Developers Python Developers Geospatial (GIS) Developers ETL Developers Data Scientists Data Engineers Data Analysts AWS Engineers DevOps Engineers Cloud Migration Experts and Geospatial Systems Engineers.
Work on this program takes place in the McLean VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI Poly clearance (acceptable by this customer).
THE ROLE
The subcontractor will join a skilled team applying cutting edge research in a complex and evolving data environment develop code to perform complex modeling to detect and characterize objects (using python tensorflow pytorch and related software packages) and enhance an evolving analytic tradecraft. They will integrate data from a variety of sources formats and disciplines into coherent databases train foundation models to advance the Intelligence Community fine-tune models to address real intelligence questions and write compelling documentation and reports for decision makers.
- Conceptual quantitative organizational research writing verbal communication and graphical representation skills.
- Sound judgment and creative problem solving and independent working skills.
- Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills to work with individuals and organizations to include varying levels and types (Government industry and academia).
- Facilitation skills to bring diverse groups together on issues and reach consensus across stakeholders.
- The ability to perform complex analyses and to communicate its results using accurate concise and effective writing and through descriptive and graphical representations.
- Technical understanding of the systems supporting aspects of the functional areas.
- Knowledge of standard tools e.g. the Sponsors various computing networks Microsoft
- Office Products as appropriate; and a demonstrated ability to learn to use and support other tools that may be added or developed as the program evolves.
- Flexibility in assisting with ad hoc tasks and in adjusting as tasks are re-prioritized.
- Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science mathematics statistics etc)
- Programming and/or Data Science experience
- AI/MIL experience
- Python and/or R
- Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection
- Prior experience with Pytorch keras and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not a requirement
Why Choose The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company
The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company started with a simple American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense intelligence homeland securityanyone whose job it is to advance Americas strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills new backgrounds and new thinking. Thats what were here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges its invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration mission-focused innovation and a commitment to excellence where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented every day of our lives.
At The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.
- Robust health plan including medical dental and vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with generous company match
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Award Programs
- Variety of Company Sponsored Events
The DarkStar Group A GRVTY Company 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 disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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Employment Type
Full Time
