Data Scientist Expert - Hybrid

Key Skills

Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, Apache, Databricks, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kanban, Machine learning techniques, RESTful, Scrum Agile Methodology, Spark-SQL, SQL

Job Description

Become an integral part of a diverse team that leads the world in Mission, Cyber, and Technology Solutions. At ManTech International Corporation, you will help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist Expert to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This position is a Hybrid role with the possibility to work from home 3- 4 days per week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a working knowledge of existing AI/ML models and how best to apply them

• Design and write code to turn machine learning algorithms developed by ManTech AI/ML experts into operational RESTful applications with simple/basic user GUI to upload files and display machine learning decision

• Research python algorithms (GANs, RNN), libraries and techniques being used to solve machine learning problems to understand code received from ManTech experts

• Use GANs and other techniques to generate synthetic data; validate the data against real data

• Design and write python code with TensorFlow to solve machine learning problems

• Design code in a way that increases reusability for future machine learning algorithms and applications, including publishing code for peer review

• Develop working relationships with other ManTech data scientist to promote sharing and development of ManTech-wide AI/ML expertise

• Work with Business Analyst, Cloud Engineers, and Cyber Security professional to recommend when AI/ML delivers value

• Evaluate existing data platforms and recommend how AI/ML to enhance value

• Determine how AI/ML can be applied to labelling office files during information system consolidations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other related scientific or technical discipline is preferred. Work experience or industry certifications demonstrating technical proficiency may be substituted for education requirements

• 9+ years of relevant experience

• Minimum DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification required (CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Sec+, CND, SSCP)

• DoD 8570 Computing Environment certification within 6 months of hire

• Experience with functional data collection, data analysis, requirements analysis

• Experience with Enterprise IT data analysis

• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, SQL queries

• 4 or more years of python software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience with cloud-based AI/ML services and tool sets

• Knowledge of Enterprise IT services and specifically performance characteristics that result in high degree of user satisfaction

• 2 to 4 years’ experience designing and developing code to pre-process and cleanup data ideally with jinja templates

• 2 to 4 years’ experience designing and developing RESTful software applications

• Experience (even if only projects done on your own) in applying machine learning to solve problems

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team

• Agile development experience with Scrum and Kanban

• 2 to 4 years development with SQL

• Experience writing code for Apache Spark

• Experience doing development with DataBricks

• Experience developing code on a cloud platform

Clearance Requirements:

Active Top Secret clearance adjudicated within the past 6 years.

Candidate must be open to random CI poly.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75%

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office

• The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity devices

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.