Data Scientist

Data ScientistReston, VAWho We Are:Excelacom is a global consulting and technology solutions firm solving client's complex business and technology challenges through a mix of consulting expertise, telecom-focused software, and managed services within the communications and media industries.Who You Are:At the Consultant-level, you will be expected to independently contribute ideas, recommendations, and solutions toward solving business challenges, construct key components of deliverables/presentations, and contribute to the development of Intellectual Capital (IC) and Marketing Collateral. You will serve as a team leader for individual work streams and acquire a comprehensive understanding of the firm's expertise, product set, and capabilities. Most importantly, you will embrace our firm's brand and core values.Role and Responsibilities:You may work on various projects throughout your career with Excelacom. The roles and responsibilities noted below pertain to the specific role listed above.Specialize in data driven, advanced analytics approaches to solving client problemsBuild everything from basic reports to advanced machine learning models, generative AI applications, and AI agent workflows and algorithms to drive improvements to our client's operationsDeliver advisory services to Excelacom Senior Management on how AI/ML, generative AI, and AI agents can be leveraged to enable business improvementsBuild solutions from understanding business problems, to collecting datasets, to analyzing data, to modeling, to validating, to delivering models, and producing insights for our clientsAbility to quantify the business value of ML projectsDesign and orchestrate AI agent workflows and multi-agent systems, integrating large language models (LLMs) into client operational processesMap AI/ML and agentic solutions to industry frameworks (e.g., TM Forum eTOM/ODA) to align delivery with telecom client lifecycle domainsPrepare solutions and proposals and present to clientsResponsible for individual projects in order to determine, define, and deploy machine learning and data analytics technologies to meet business objectivesProactively research data and identify opportunities to drive the product roadmapLeveraging Excelacom's domestic and international assets and expertise to bring new ideas to clientsRequired Qualifications:Master's degree or equivalent in Machine learning or Data ScienceProject experience using Supervised and Unsupervised ML algorithms, NLP and Text Mining, Anomaly Detection3+ years of experience developing ML solutions using Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pandas, and experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) via APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and building agentic AI workflows (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph)Prior consulting experience with a leading strategy firm, consulting practice, or consulting technology firmExperience with prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and LLM evaluation/observability techniquesFamiliarity with TM Forum frameworks (eTOM, ODA) or telecom operational processes, and responsible AI/governance considerations for client-facing deployments, is a plusExcellent writing, presentation and communications skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical personnelAbility to communicate and build relationships with Directors, VPs, etc.Ability to work in a highly intensive timeline environment with minimal guidance.Demonstrate experience eliciting requirements using interviews, document analysis, business process reviews, and task and workflow analysis.Analyze and de-conflict requirements, data and information from multiple data sources and decompose them into detailed requirements.**Excelacom is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.**Compensation and Benefits:For individuals assigned to work in Virginia, Excelacom is required to include a reasonable estimated compensation range for this role. However, final salaries will vary based on several factors, such as candidate's level, qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. An individual may be hired at the Analyst, Consultant, or Manager level for this role with each level requiring an increasing set of responsibilities. For regular full-time employees, the estimated salary range is from $100,000 to $140,000. Our competitive salaries are just one component of Excelacom's total compensation package for our regular full-time employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, ancillary benefits, Life and AD&D insurance, 401k, and generous paid time off policies.EEO Statement:Excelacom, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Any decision affecting employment, compensation, promotion, or transfer will be based solely on personal qualifications and merit, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, results of genetic testing, service in the military, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions or any other factor protected under applicable law.