Data Scientist - Elder Research

Data Scientist

McLean, VA

On-Site

TS/SCI with Polygraph

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools

We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients’ environment and needs.

Join our team and find great opportunities to hone your analytic skills, work on complex problems with amazing teammates, and gain valuable analytics consulting experience.

Summary of Position:

You will join a skilled team applying cutting edge research in a complex and evolving data environment, develop code to perform complex modeling to detect and characterize objects (using python, tensorflow, pytorch and related software packages) and enhance an evolving analytic tradecraft. You will integrate data from a variety of sources, formats and disciplines into coherent databases, train foundation models to advance the Intelligence Community, fine-tune models to address real intelligence questions, and write compelling documentation and reports for decision makers.

This position will be part of our Defense and Intelligence Team serving the Intelligence Community as our primary customer.

Essential Functions:

· Conceptual, quantitative, organizational, research, writing, verbal communication and graphical representation skills.

· Sound judgment and creative problem solving and independent working skills.

· Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills to work with individuals and organizations, to include varying levels and types (Government, industry, and academia).

· Facilitation skills to bring diverse groups together on issues and reach consensus across stakeholders.

· The ability to perform complex analyses and to communicate its results using accurate, concise, and effective writing and through descriptive and graphical representations.

· Technical understanding of the systems supporting aspects of the functional areas.

· Knowledge of standard tools [e.g., the Sponsor’s various computing networks, Microsoft Office Products], as appropriate; and a demonstrated ability to learn to use and support other tools that may be added or developed as the program evolves.

· Flexibility in assisting with ad hoc tasks and in adjusting as tasks are re-prioritized.

Job Specifications/Requirements:

· Active TS/SCI security clearance with the required Polygraph

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 3 years of relevant experience.

· Data Science experience

· Python and/or R

· Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection

Desired Skills:

· Prior experience with Pytorch, keras and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not a requirement

· Master’s degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc) with 1 year of relevant experience

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc)

About Elder Research, Inc

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.