Data and Machine Learning Scientist

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We are making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

MITRE’s Naval C4I & Space Department is seeking a Data and Machine Learning Scientist to provide technical expertise in support of the Navy warfighter.

Job Responsibilities:

Full stack data analytics expert in data science, machine learning, and AI that can creatively utilize industry standard and emerging methods to satisfy business and operational objectives.

• Develop understanding of ‘bigger picture’ requirements through regular, routine interaction with Navy Intelligence Officers
• Translate that understanding into solution space ideas and designs
• Discover and strategize new ways to apply data science to intelligence analysis & tradecraft.
• Generate ideas and prototype solutions that increase the sponsor’s ROI on its information assets
• Connect the sponsor to ‘already there’ solutions whether it be through MITRE, industry, or academia
• Creatively explore methods for aggregating and associating geospatial and maritime data with other information assets
• Coordinate with programs of record to transition prototypes into sustained operational capabilities
• Optimize mission readiness using data science methods

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline
• 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in at least two data-science toolkits (PYTHON, R, SQL, JAVA etc.)
• Ability to learn or adapt to new data-science toolkits in constrained environments
• Experience in data visualization and data narration for varying audience levels
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with unknowns
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Ability to reach back and use corporate assets effectively to ensure the sponsor’s satisfaction in the quality, cost, and timeliness of delivery
• Creative, curious and enthusiastic thought leadership
• Collaborative and “go-getting”; goal oriented
• Ability to maintain a TS/SCI level security clearance
• Agile software development leadership

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):