Data Scientist (TS/SCI + Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Data Scientist with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Dulles, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROGRAM The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. The Role The DarkStar Group is seeking a Data Scientist that is creative and motivated with an innate curiosity at solving data problems. This individual will be embedded within a multidisciplinary team where they will be responsible for mining complex, multi-modal datasets to identify insights, and make connections within data in support of various efforts. The individual will be responsible for providing data science expertise in helping the team uncover insights, connect dots, and find hidden opportunities to realize the full potential of datasets. Your expertise will inform colleagues and management and drive the direction in data science support.This Data Scientist will possess and perform the following core functions:
Experience in statistical analysis, data mining, and pattern recognition.
Python or R programming proficiency and successful experience applying data science skills with mathematics, computing, and presentation to structured and unstructured datasets.
Proven ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
A track record of creative problem solving and analytic thinking
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with team members with varying skillsets and experiences.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.Responsibilities:
Partner with analysts and team members to analyze and visualize multimodal datasets, turning complex data into actionable insights.
Develop and implement algorithms and models to mine data stores
Work with software developers and machine learning specialists to deploy analytic models into production
Perform complex queries for ad hoc requests and data migration
Stay current with industry developments and maintain technical training to ensure skills are fresh. About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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