Data Scientist

Bethesda, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedData Scientistto join our team supporting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services this role you will lead the design development and implementation of advanced predictive and time series forecasting models to inform operational decision-making. You will work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets in SQL Python and Databricks and deliver impactful insights through advanced analytics and compelling visualizations in Tableau or Power BI.

The ideal candidate is proactive innovative and thrives in complex analytical environments. You bring deepexpertisein forecasting applied statistics and machine learning with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Analytica has been recognized byInc. Magazinefor 3 consecutive years as one of the 250 fastest growing businesses. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses employer-paid health care training and development funds and a 401k match.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the development validation and deployment of predictive models including time series forecasting anomaly detection and simulation models to address USCIS mission and operational challenges.

Prepare transform and analyze large and complex datasets using SQL and Python in a Databricks environment.

Perform exploratory data analysis feature engineering and model optimization to ensure high-quality repeatable and interpretable results.

Design and deliver advanced dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights forecasts and scenarios to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques toidentifypatterns measure operational performance andanticipatefuture trends.

Partner with program managers analysts and client stakeholders to frame research questions design analytic studies and present findings in a clear actionable manner.

Documentmethodologiesensure reproducibility of analyses and contribute to analytic best practices across the team.

Mentor junior analysts and data scientists in best practices for data science forecasting and statistical modeling.

MinimumRequirements

Bachelors degree in Data Science Statistics Applied Mathematics Economics Computer Science or a related field (Mastersdegree strongly preferred).

5 years of professional experience in data science or advanced analytics with provenexpertisein statistical modeling and forecasting.

Advancedproficiencyin SQL and Python with hands-on experience building and deploying time series and forecasting models (e.g. ARIMA SARIMAX Prophet machine learning-based forecasting methods).

Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Databricks Spark or similar distributed data environments.

Strong data visualization skills with Tableau Power BI or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to clean manage andoptimizelarge complex datasets.

Strong communicationskills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in Data Science Statistics or related field.

Experience applying forecasting and predictive analytics in federal government or immigration-related domains.

Familiarity with operational research methods simulation modeling or optimization.

Prior experience supporting USCIS or other DHS agencies.

AboutANALYTICA:Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health civilian and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda MD the company is an established SBA small businessthat hasbeen recognized byInc. Magazineeach of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growingcompanies in theU.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering information management analytics & visualization agile project management and management consulting companyis appraised by theSoftware Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI Maturity Level 3and is an ISO 9001:2008 certifiedprovider.

Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. As a federal contractor we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit qualifications and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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Required Experience:

Manager