The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing. The Red Gate Group is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join our dynamic, data-driven team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong foundation in data science to apply analytical skills to real-world challenges. You will work alongside experienced professionals to analyze complex datasets, develop predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making processes. If you are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Key Responsibilities: + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business challenges into data science solutions. + Assist in developing and automating data pipelines for efficient data processing. + Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. + Implement machine learning models and statistical algorithms to extract meaningful insights. + Contribute to the design and optimization of predictive analytics solutions. + Develop compelling visualizations and reports to communicate analytical findings effectively. + Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in data science to drive innovation. + Must be a US Citizen + Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and model development. + SQL Expertise: Ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data using SQL. + Machine Learning Knowledge: Familiarity with machine learning techniques and statistical modeling. + Data Visualization: Experience with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib. + Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. + Communication Skills: Ability to present technical insights to non-technical stakeholders. + Cloud Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.  EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf)