Job Title: Data Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with data and subject matter experts to seek, understand, validate, interpret, and correctly use data and business insights. You will be responsible for training, validating, and deploying machine learning pipelines, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancing customer software applications, identifying application performance bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations. Additionally, you will write application specifications, tutorials, and documentation.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with data and subject matter experts to seek, understand, validate, interpret, and correctly use data and business insights.Train, validate, and deploy machine learning pipelines.Test, troubleshoot, and enhance customer software applications.Identify application performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations.Write application specifications, tutorials, and documentation.Essential SkillsStrong mathematical knowledge in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.Proficiency in time-series data analysis, cleansing, and normalization.Experience with scalable Machine Learning (MapReduce, streaming).Software development experience with JavaScript and Python.Must be eligible for US Secret clearance.Additional Skills & QualificationsMS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields.Applied Machine Learning experience (regression and classification, supervised and unsupervised learning).Experience with Git or other version control software.Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative and dynamic, involving close cooperation with data and subject matter experts. Technologies and equipment used include scalable machine learning tools, Python, JavaScript, and version control software such as Git. The role may require eligibility for US Secret clearance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $88.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McLean,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.