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Data Scientist (TS/SCI)

Posted 20 Hours Ago
In-Office
Herndon, VA
108K-180K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Herndon, VA
108K-180K Annually
Senior level
The Data Scientist will work on data science projects, apply machine learning techniques, and lead interdisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.
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Maxar is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team. This is a hybrid position that is able to be filled at Arlington, VA, or Herndon, VA, as well as customer locations in Chantilly, VA, Reston, VA, or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling , DC.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Work as part of an Agile development team to further the application and understanding of data science.
  • Apply technical methods to data science problems supporting business and mission users.
  • Advise or lead interdisciplinary teams throughout the full course of a data science project life cycle.
  • Understands Machine Learning and is able to apply machine learning, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra techniques and approaches, including but not limited to, k-nearest neighbors, random forests, and ensemble methods.
  • Understands Data Visualization and is able to employ visualization and data to enable data driven decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI poly.
  • 8 years experience and a related degree.
  • Demonstrated experience with Python for data science.
  • Possesses knowledge and experience of advanced analytics and data storage.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of various data science applications and architectures.
  • Possesses an expert ability to describe findings and techniques tailored to the intended audience, including technical and nontechnical decision makers. Demonstrated experience with Python.
  • Possesses knowledge and experience of advanced analytics, cloud architecture, and data storage.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Polished oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose, tailor, and deliver original presentations and papers on abstract concepts.
  • Develops and employs strategies to analyze key issues, draw conclusions from data, and recommend viable solutions to address customer mission needs.
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete complex data science projects.
  • Experience with AWS or similar cloud provider.
  • Demonstrated experience in solving problems with structured and unstructured data.
  • Experienced in applying statistical and data visualization skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
  • Proven ability to learn and master new software, technologies and techniques.
  • Experience in two or more of the following: Python, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, Apache Spark, Hadoop, R, C++, SQL Database/Coding, or visualization tools such as Tableau.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $108,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Top Skills

Spark
AWS
C++
Hadoop
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Neural Networks
Python
R
SQL
Tableau

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