Data Scientist

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
105K-189K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
This Data Scientist role involves analyzing data to identify trends, supporting data-driven developmental plans, and communicating findings. The candidate will design and evaluate machine learning models and work collaboratively within Agile teams to enhance business operations using AI and data analytics solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Looking for the opportunity to work on problems that matter, with colleagues that share your interest and expertise in Data Analytics? 

Leidos is looking for a Data Scientist to join our Chief Data & Analytics Office within our Digital Modernization sector. In this role, you will apply your expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science solutions to provide insights to business leaders to optimize our enterprise operations. You will work on solving unique, challenging problems while identifying patterns within data sets to support process improvement, inform decision-making, and predict future outcomes.

We are looking for someone who has a strong foundation in Data Science concepts, Python programming experience, and the ability to work in fast-paced development teams. To be successful in this role, you should be highly motivated and collaborative, working well independently and within a team of junior and senior engineers, researchers, and corporate managers. You should be effective at documenting and presenting your work, and comfortable creating and communicating plans, progress, and results.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Analyze data to identify trends and inform decisions
  • Support developmental plans based on data findings related to program, personnel, training needs
  • Support development and maintenance of primary program database and run interval reporting
  • Implement appropriate modeling and data science strategies required to address customer needs.
  • Communicate results and methods for solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Design, build, train, and evaluate machine learning models
  • Work within teams of AI/ML researchers and engineers using Agile development processes

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar field and 8+ years of relevant data analytics experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Strong Python and R programming fundamentals
  • Experience with data repositories and reporting tools, such as Power BI, SharePoint
  • Experience with workflow tools, such as Tableau, Alteryx, Databricks
  • Basic DevOps skills such as utilizing Docker containers, Git, and the CLI
  • Experience with AI/ML tools, such as common Python packages (e.g., scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas) and Jupyter notebooks
  • Experience with tabular data analysis using languages such as SQL, R, and/or Python
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
  • Adaptability to new challenges with a strong motivation to grow and learn in new areas
  • General knowledge of Leidos business practices and overall corporate functions and organization
  • US citizenship is required and able to obtain Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in data science-related field or certifications desired.
  • Experience with data visualization libraries such as Plotly, Streamlit, and matplotlib.
  • Experience with building LLM and other Generative AI applications.
  • Willing to learn new skills and platforms to support data analytics.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance

Original Posting:November 26, 2024

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Top Skills

Alteryx
Databricks
Docker
Git
Numpy
Pandas
Power BI
Python
R
Scikit-Learn
Sharepoint
SQL
Tableau
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The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead.

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