Data Scientist, Journeyman
Sierra Management and Technologies, a DoD/DHS-focused government services firm, is hiring a Data Scientist (Journeyman) in California, MD. Day to day you'll build production data pipelines and statistical models, migrate legacy analytic code, and brief findings to government stakeholders, using Python and/or R.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- California, MD, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Data science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of experience performing quantitative analysis, data science, or analytic engineering supporting DHS programs or comparable large-scale federal customer
- 3 years of experience applying statistical analysis and modeling to operational or programmatic data to inform Government decision-making
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical analysis and production data engineering
- Demonstrated ability to produce recurring, high-visibility analytic products and communicate methodology, assumptions, and limitations to non-technical decision-makers
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
- Able to obtain a security clearance
Full description
The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.
Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO).
As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.
Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:
- HIRE Vets Medallion Award
- VETS Indexes Employer Award
About the Role:
The Data Scientist, Journeyman supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by developing and deploying advanced analytic capabilities that turn complex data into decision-quality products. In this role, you will help design, build, operate, and improve the data pipelines, statistical models, and analytic products that inform mission outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Collect, compile, integrate, and analyze data from disparate authoritative systems, and engineer repeatable processes to transform that data into decision-quality products
- Build and document production-grade data pipelines and models
- Support the modernization of legacy analytic processes by migrating and re-engineering existing code
- Brief findings, methodologies, limitations, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior Government leadership
What Makes a Successful Candidate:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have:
- At least three (3) years of experience performing quantitative analysis, data science, or analytic engineering in support of a Department of Homeland Security programs or comparable large-scale federal customer. Three (3) years of experience applying statistical analysis and modeling to operational or programmatic data to inform Government decision-making.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical analysis and production data engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to produce recurring, high-visibility analytic products and to communicate methodology, assumptions, and limitations to non-technical decision-makers.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.