Senior Data Scientist

Analytica is seeking a SeniorData Scientist to lead the design and implementation of advanced statistical and AI/ML solutions supporting product safety analytics initiatives. This role focuses on extracting actionable insights evaluating model performance and applying semantic analysis techniques to enhance data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring an innovative mindset and experience working in modern cloud environments to improve efficiency scalability and interpretability of AI solutions. This work supports the strategic vision to accelerate toward an AI-powered product safety Sentinel modelprotecting more consumers faster from more hazards by leveraging analytics to shorten time to intervention.

Analytica has been recognized byInc. Magazineas a fastest-growing private US small work with U.S. government customers in health civilian and national security offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses employer paid health care training and development funds and 401kmatch.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Insight Extraction & Semantic Analysis

• Apply semantic coding and analysis techniques to uncover patterns and thematic insights from structured and unstructured data
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear actionable insights using data storytelling and visualization techniques
• Support decision-making through development of interpretable and explainable analytics outputs

• Design implement and maintain AI/ML models including:
  • Product similarity models
  • Supervised and unsupervised learning approaches
  • Models for anomaly detection classification regression and pattern recognition
• Evaluate models using robust performance metrics (e.g. precision recall F1-score AUC) to ensure accuracy reliability and fairness
• Continuously improve model performance through testing validation and tuning

• Explore emerging technologies and innovative methodologies to solve complex analytical challenges
• Leverage modern development tools and frameworks (e.g. GitHub Copilot CI/CD pipelines) to streamline workflows and improve delivery efficiency
• Optimize data science workflows for scalability and performance in cloud environments (Azure)

• Bachelors Degree requiredMasters degree Ph.D. preferred in Data Science Machine Learning Computer Science Mathematics or a related field5 years of experience developing statistical and AI/ML models using modern tools and best practices
• 5 years of experience building predictive models including regression classification and NLP applications
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Python (e.g. Pandas Scikit-learn PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• 3 years of experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• 2 years of experience with SQL for data querying and manipulation
• Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to apply semantic analysis or coding techniques within ML workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly

• Experience using Git-based version control for collaborative development
• Ability to work effectively within Agile teams contributing to sprint planning iterative development and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data-driven solutions

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 establishedSBAsmall 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) atCMMI Maturity Level 3and is anISO 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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