Data Scientist

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, Machine learning techniques, Deep Learning, Keras software library, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Caffe

Job Description

Data Scientist (up to 25% profit sharing benefit)

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: None

CACI's Analytics Solution's Internal Research and Development (IRAD) group is seeking a Senior level Data Scientist/Researcher to work in our research and development lab in Denver, CO.

Location: Position is located Denver, and any out of State applicants are assumed to be willing to relocate to Denver. This is not a remote position.

Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and hold an active Top Secret SCI with polygraph clearance.
 

Overview:
Our IRAD team researches and develops innovative software based solutions that support multiple sectors that include Defense, National Security, Intelligence, and others. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, developing new and innovative software that has applications in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning analytics - among other areas, this may be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Work within a cross-disciplinary team to research new applications of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning analytics.
• Responsible for implementing experiments by leveraging open source and custom tools and techniques
• Use critical thinking to assess deficiencies in existing solutions or expert system-based applications and provide recommendations for improvement

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience
• University Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related Engineering discipline
• Knowledge and practical experience using a variety of machine learning techniques, for example: linear regression, logistic regression, neural networks, support vector machines, anomaly detection, natural language processing, clustering and classification algorithms
• Experience with Python and modern deep learning frameworks, such as Keras, TensorFlow, pyTorch, caffe.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Recognized subject matter expert, impeccable engineering skills and deep understanding of the scientific models. 
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level technical team members
• Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem
• Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions to solve difficult problems
• Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Steers high impact data science projects across business units

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Basic understanding and practical experience with Computer Vision or Natural Language Processing
• Experience working within research and development (R&D) environments
• Experience working within Agile development teams leveraging DevOps methodology
• Experience working within cross-functional teams following a SCRUM/Sprint-based project execution
• Experience delivering software systems for DoD customers

About CACI:

• With over 25,000 employees, we’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.