Data Scientist Specialist

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Analytical and Problem solving, Data science techniques, Design, Effective communication skills

Job Description

Parsons is seeking a Data Scientist Specialist with expertise in infectious diseases to join our team in developing and enhancing a cutting-edge biosurveillance platform. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data science, experience in agile development methodologies, and expertise in nowcasting models and forecasting techniques. As a Data Scientist Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development of new features, improvement of nowcasting models, and designing advanced forecasting techniques, ultimately contributing to the advancement of our biosurveillance platform.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Participate in the development of new features and enhancements for the biosurveillance platform, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to agile development methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data input/outputs, metrics, and development storyboards for new features and improvements.
• Create and improve nowcasting models to handle common real-world data defects, ensuring accurate and reliable predictions for infectious disease biosurveillance efforts.
• Develop and test novel inference methods for high-dimensional problems with applications to transmission model fitting, enhancing the platform's ability to analyze complex data.
• Design and test improved forecasting ensembling techniques, incorporating cutting-edge methodologies to advance the platform's predictive capabilities.
• Generate test data or access data through Data Use Agreements (DUAs) to validate new features and improvements, ensuring that they meet quality and performance standards.
• Apply resources effectively to adapt technology to the biosurveillance platform, working closely with the engineering and development teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Stay current with the latest developments in infectious disease research, data science techniques, and industry best practices to continuously improve the platform.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in data science, epidemiology, public health, or a related field with a focus on infectious diseases.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, with a focus on infectious disease research and biosurveillance applications.
• Proven experience in developing and enhancing software solutions using agile development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of nowcasting models, high-dimensional inference methods, and forecasting ensembling techniques.
• Experience working with complex data sets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data input/outputs, metrics, and development storyboards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$81,500.00 – $142,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!