Data Scientist - Level Ii (Active Secret Clearance)

About The Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Purpose: The Data Scientist II will be responsible for designing and developing AI/ML models that provide results to meet the customers needs. The role must possess technical knowledge but also a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape in order to leverage the most appropriate data analytic technologies. The role is a trusted advisor to leadership and will provide mentorship and guidance to Data Analysts and Data Scientist I positions.

This includes refining the models, providing quality control efforts to ensure accurate and consistent data is being used, as well as issue resolution. The Data Scientist I will work in coordination with team members, providing guidance and mentorship to Data Analysts, and gleaning knowledge and expertise from Data Scientist II and Team Leads.

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to translate business concepts into data deliverables
• Lead data science projects from inception to deployment, working closely with business stakeholders
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Develop and take lead on use cases.
• Propose and test AI/ML capabilities to solve use cases prioritized by stakeholders
• Stay abreast of industry trends, recommending and implementing emerging data science technologies to address business needs
• Transform business issues into clearly defined analytics problems through questions, research and requirements analysis.
• Develop predictive models, recommendation systems, and other advanced data-driven solutions
• Mentor both Data Analyst and Data Scientist I on technical projects and ensure quality production of labeled and modeled data for specific platforms.
• Communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders frequently, regular engagement directly with the customer.

Education, Experience and KSAs:

• Hands-on experience with data manipulation and cleaning
• Proficient in programming language (Python and/or R, preferred) for statistical analysis, common data science libraries, independent research of technical topics, and analytical skills as it relates to regression and clustering algorithms.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for technical and non-technical audiences
• Internal candidates – additional expectation of mastery of Data Scientist II expectations
• Understand and demonstrate foundational natural language processing (NLP) skillset.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Attention to Detail—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with a variety of workstyles and personalities with a focus on high professional standards, strong follow-up, and successful project execution.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with MS Office software suite
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and able read and interpret written information.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner, with the added ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment while successfully managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the role and department.
• May be required to pass a client-initiated background check prior to gaining access to client computer workstations, work locations, and other confidential information.
• Possess a working level knowledge of an analytic platform and/or coding language where the application of basic statistical principles is paramount. Analytic platforms include Microsoft Excel/Power BI, Tableau, or JMP but are not limited to those
• Graduate degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Science, Economics, Engineering etc.) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical experience in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data modeling
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and able deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
• Willing to take initiative and work independently when needed as well as successfully and effectively lead a team to meet department and corporate objectives.
• Proven track record of delivering data-driven solutions to complex business problems
• Uphold the Redhorse values of integrity, employee empowerment, accountability, customer centric, teamwork and common sense
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in guiding and mentoring junior team members
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.

Executive Order Requirement:

While currently on HOLD, Redhorse recognizes that we may need to comply with Executive Order 14042 which requires Federal Contractors to ensure all U.S. new hires be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. As required by the Executive Order, Redhorse will work in coordination with applicable contract agencies to consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.

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