Senior Data Scientist

Key Skills

Microsoft-Excel, Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, AWS, Big Data Technology, Apache Hadoop, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, NoSQL, Tableau, Elasticsearch, SPARK Programming, SAS, Data oriented design- DoD

Job Description

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. MITRE Labs act in partnership with industry and academia to inspire breakthroughs in applied science and advance technology, by creating

lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, and defense. The Data Science Department focus areas are reproducibility and reuse of data science delivery and behavioral data science aimed to make a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation.

MITRE’s Data Science department is seeking an experienced data scientist leader to join us in shaping the future of advanced analytics solutions for MITRE’s U.S. government sponsors. A successful candidate for this position has demonstrated leadership and technical experience in the following areas:

Applying Data Science Techniques

• Can implement machine learning techniques and statistical analyses leveraging significant experience with languages such as R, Python, or SAS.
• Understands mechanisms underlying popular machine learning techniques and their associated constraints/limitations, as well as the considerations involved in choosing which technique or algorithm to use for a problem

Architecting Cloud and Data Science Solutions

• Understands how data science techniques can realistically be applied to meet a variety of real-world mission requirements
• Has knowledge of cloud computing solutions, particularly within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment

Leading and Growing Data Science Engagements

• Leads project-level and/or task-level analytics engagements, providing day-to-day oversight of data science capability development
• Provides technical leadership on projects, either to junior staff or as a member of team as a stand-alone senior subject matter expert
• Translates complex results into actionable recommendations that can be understood by senior leadership and non-technical audiences
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, OR, or related field
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to possess and maintain DoD clearance
• Hands on proficiency using data science technique and software development including Python
• 8+ years experience with at least 4 years of Data Science related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, OR or related field
• Candidates that possess a current/active US Government Secret clearance are preferred
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing technologies, particularly in the AWS environment
• Data visualization skills using tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, R, Python, etc.
• Understanding of Big Data tools (e.g. NoSQL, Spark, Hadoop, ElasticSearch) 

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):

Subject to all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, MITRE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to their employment start date. MITRE will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are legally entitled to an exemption under applicable laws so long as it does not create an undue hardship for MITRE and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.