Senior Data Scientist

Overview iQuasar LLC is seeking to fill a 100% remote Senior Data Scientist position. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401k plan, and other benefits. We emphasize training and a vibrant working environment with a strong sense of mission and integrity. Position Details Position: Senior Data Scientist Location: Remote Position Type: Contract Work Authorization: US Citizen (Ability to obtain Public Trust) Position Requirements Master’s degree, PhD preferred in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with 5–8+ years of applied data science experience Mastery of Python or R, statistical tools such as Stata, SAS and strong SQL Expertise with ML algorithms (e.g. model selection, evaluation, feature engineering, etc.) Expertise with application of AI to deliver insights with optimal performance, cost savings, etc. using structured, unstructured data Expertise with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Matplotlib) Experience processing large datasets, deploying LLMs in government cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure ADLS/Databricks/Azure ML, or equivalents) Comparative understanding of LLMs (e.g. Claude Code, ChatGPT), and tradeoffs in terms of capabilities, cost, and performance Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically to address complex research challenges Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a bias toward rigor, clarity, and defensibility over black-box modeling are essential Familiarity with FISMA/NIST/Zero Trust security frameworks Current Principal Data Scientist (PDS) Certification Equal Opportunity: iQuasar, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr