Data Scientist Advisor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Data Science, Statistics

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Data Scientist Advisor at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients’ big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients’ mission and on your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Scientist Advisor, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Data Scientist Advisor joining our team to enhance USSOCOM’s ability to detect and mitigate threats in open-source software packages. In this role, you will directly assist the development of cutting-edge tools by analyzing datasets of code packages to help identify potential threat vectors and patterns indicative of malicious activities.

HOW A DATA SCIENTIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Performs scientific work associated with the analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets; develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges. Coordinate and work closely with other team members on feature engineering to develop meaningful features that enhance the accuracy of our threat detection models. Perform exploratory analysis on datasets derived from open-source software packages to identify patterns and anomalies that could indicate malicious intent.
• Engage in problem-solving discussions with team members, contributing your expertise to resolve challenges in data analysis and feature engineering.
• You will be expected to “roll up your sleeves” and generate tactical solutions to the analytic process of evaluating software code packages for use in sensitive environments.
• You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our ability to detect and mitigate threats in open-source software packages, ultimately helping to safeguard USSOCOM’s ecosystem.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Master's of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience or equivalent years of experience
• Experience in data science roles, with a focus on analyzing complex datasets and deriving actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and model building
• Experience with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets.
• Problem-solving skills to address novel challenges in threat detection.
• Excellent communication skills to convey findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• US Citizenship is required

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with statistical methods for pattern recognition, particularly in detecting subtle anomalies within large datasets.

 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $142,375 - $192,625. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based