Data Scientist

Data ScientistManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this dynamic role, you will join a top-tier team of Information Technology and Analytic professionals dedicated to supporting national security through innovative data science and analytics. You will work in a self-contained Big Data environment where the team manages everything from infrastructure and application development to advanced analytics. This position offers numerous opportunities for growth, collaboration, and problem-solving in a thought-provoking, mission-driven setting.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Working with large, complex, and disparate data setsDesigning and implementing innovative ways to analyze and exploit the Sponsor's data holdingsResearching and reporting on a wide variety of Sponsor inquiriesProactively identifying areas for analysis or exploitation and raising inquiries to the SponsorApplying advanced analytical methodologies to solve difficult, non-routine problems and improve analytic processesDeveloping custom searchesParticipating in threat hunting and/or developing advanced, novel detection mechanisms to counter malicious actorsMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience coding/scripting in PythonDemonstrated knowledge of appropriate analytic tools and methodologies in one or more of the following:Applied mathematics (e.g., probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences)Computer programming (e.g., programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing)Experience in collecting information and accurately visualizing and representing it to non-technical stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Understanding of algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and anomaly detectionKnowledge of relational databases including SQL and large-scale distributed systems such as HadoopExperience with statistical data analysis (e.g., linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models, sampling)Familiarity with building MVP/Prototype data engineering pipelines to support novel analyticsBackground in computer network operations, particularly network defense and/or exploitationExperience in signature development, threat hunting, and/or threat modelingClearance Requirements:An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is requiredPhysical Requirements:Use hands to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printerThe person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Constantly positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet