Data Scientist

SMX is seeking creative technical Data Scientist who can design and develop solutions to support USINDOPACOM J6 portfolio of programs. We are looking for someone who has hands-on experience with using data science skills and technologies.  This person will be closely collaborating with other data analytics professionals to produce creative solutions that involve data pipelines, data models, and data visualizations. This position is onsite Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corps Base in Hawaii.

This position requires a DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which requires US citizenship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Firm understanding of the math underlying ML model training and prediction to develop models and improve them
• Formulate and complete end-to-end projects that include data gathering, analysis, modeling, and ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations
• Structure/preprocess datasets to find usable information and to prepare for modeling
• Review and collaborate on recommendations and designs with other subject matter experts
• Take ownership of solutions, assignments, actions items and issues, and remain accountable for their completion
• Maintain solutions as business requirements evolve and upstream system changes are implemented
• Produce high-quality, well-written technical documentation
• Work effectively within a delivery-centric professional services team
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their business need
• Provide transparent and regular status updates in requested format
• Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance 
• BA/BS or MA/MS degree in quantitative field or with strong emphasis on quantitative coursework (eg, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Hands-on experience with development and implementation of ML models
• Firm understanding of linear regression and regression/classification trees
• Basic math/statistics fluency
• Experience with a general-purpose programming language (e.g. Python)
• Understanding of techniques to avoid overfitting ML model
• Skilled in data manipulation/analysis
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Experience with AWS/Apache Airflow/Git a plus
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with development and implementation of ML mode
• Ability to complete tasks within required timeframes with no supervision
• Expert at use of SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio and Project
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer focused
• Capacity to learn new systems rapidly and adapt quickly to change

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with USINDOPACOM
• Intra-agency or joint command experience

Application Deadline:  October 28, 2024

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