Data Scientist

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Tampa, FL .

The Data Scientist will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to interpret and analyze complex sets of data to produce actionable insights. This role requires a knowledge of programming, mathematical modeling, and statistics to carry out machine learning projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Quantitative analysis of data sets using exploratory mathematical and statistical analysis.
• Coordinating data analytic research activities applied to structured and unstructured data sets.
• Providing novel solutions to command data challenges through experimentation, by applying scientific methodology and statistics to frame problems and test hypotheses.
• Apply natural language processing (NLP) methods, clustering techniques and predictive modeling to generate insights.
• Designing and automating processes to facilitate the manipulation and analysis of data across dissimilar and large-scale data sets; cleaning and organizing data sets.
• Using frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop for large-scale data processing
• Creating data visualizations using products like Tableau or Power BI.
• Researching, designing, and implementing algorithms to solve complex problems using R, Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas), or similar scientific programming languages.
• Perform statistical modeling and machine learning cloud-based ML platforms.
• Communicating complex concepts and hypotheses to a non-technical audience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is acceptable with verifiable work experience.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Python, R or Java.
• Demonstrated experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems.
• Proficiency in Agile Development and Git Operations.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and analytical reporting.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Experience with the Sponsor’s primary cyber risk and compliance automation tools.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.