Data Scientist

Data Scientist Opportunity at ZantechAre you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Small Business focused on providing complex, mission focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We are looking for you; someone who strives to support a strong team and to deliver "Outstanding Performance…. Always!". If so, we would love to talk with you regarding that next step in your career. At Zantech, we apply state-of-the-art technology to solve our Federal Clients' most mission-critical challenges. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers a competitive compensation, benefits and vacation package as well as providing you with a fast paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!Zantech is looking for a talented Data Scientist to contribute to the success of our upcoming Technical Infrastructure and Platform Support project for an On-Site role based out of Arlington, VA.The Data Scientist will play a crucial role in providing:Data Acquisition, Analytics, and Governance Services (technical lead for all Task 3 work)Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Responsible AI / AI TRiSM, RLS/CLS-compliant model outputs)The Data Scientist serves as the technical lead, owning the strategy, design, and deployment of advanced analytical and AI/ML models. Extracts, transforms, and analyzes complex, multi-source data sets to generate actionable insight that informs workforce, logistics, and operational decision-making for leadership.Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:Design, develop, and deploy predictive, prescriptive, descriptive, and cognitive AI/ML models and dashboards in collaboration with stakeholdersApply NLP, network analysis, and bibliometric analysis to S&T portfolio dataSupport automated MLOps lifecycle management, including model registry, drift monitoring, and automated retraining triggersEnsure AI/ML outputs comply with Responsible AI (RAI) governance and inherit Row-Level/Column-Level Security controlsProvide onboarding, training, and ongoing support to build a data-literate workforceRequired Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:Ten (10)+ years developing and deploying analytical models to address S&T or business requirements within a DoW organization10 years in data science (statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, algorithm development in Python, R, and SQL)10 years in data wrangling and batch/streaming pipeline development, integrating structured and unstructured sources; experience on at least 2 distinct projects applying NLP, network analysis, or bibliometric analysis to S&T portfolio data10 years using data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib)5 years with big data and cloud-based analytics platforms5 years applying operational analytics to workforce, logistics, or readiness missions.Skills Required:Statistical analysis and predictive/prescriptive/descriptive/cognitive modelingPython, R, SQL; ML/AI model development and MLOps lifecycle managementNatural Language Processing (NLP), network analysis, and bibliometric analysis of S&T dataData visualization and stakeholder communication of analytical findingsFederal data governance and security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, DoD RMF)Required Education/Certifications:Education Required:Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, and 10+ years of experienceBA/BS with 12+ years of experience is an accepted substitute,Education Preferred:Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative fieldNot specifiedCloud ML/AI platform certification (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate)Certifications Required:Certifications Preferred:Required Security Clearance:US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements." Outstanding Performance…Always!"Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!