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Red Drum Data Scientist Level 2-4 in Fort George G Meade, Maryland
Data Scientist (Level 2 - 4)
We are seeking Data Scientists to support advanced analytics and Natural Language Processing (NLP) initiatives. In this role, you will develop and apply AI/ML solutions to large, complex datasets, including language data from both spoken and written sources. You will build and improve models for tasks such as tokenization, part-of-speech tagging, and performance evaluation against human-generated annotations.
This position requires strong experience with Python and Jupyter Notebooks, along with a solid foundation in statistical analysis, data modeling, and machine learning.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models, with a focus on NLP applications Design automated solutions for language data processing, annotation, and analysis Analyze large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights
Evaluate and improve model performance using statistical methods and benchmarking techniques Translate mission needs and analytic questions into technical solutions Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Build reproducible workflows for data processing, modeling, and visualization
Requirements
Experience with machine learning, data modeling, and advanced analytics
Proficiency in Python (required), including Jupyter Notebooks
Experience with NLP techniques and frameworks
Data management, cleaning, and transformation experience
Statistical analysis skills, including hypothesis testing, inference, and exploratory data analysis
Experience with large-scale data processing tools (e.g., Spark or cloud platforms) is a plus
Familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries)
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate complex concepts effectively
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree with 3-15 years depending on level
- Associates degree with 5-17 years depending on level
Degrees should be in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have significant coursework in advanced mathematics or computer science, or hold a Data Science certificate.
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required