Senior Principal Data Scientist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Science, Machine Learning, Prototyping

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT OCTO is expanding! This exciting opportunity will help our clients turn data into action as a Sr. Principal, Data Science.

You will leverage your expertise in statistical analysis and programming, particularly with Python, to collect, analyze, and interpret vast data sets. Your insights will drive data-driven solutions that address critical business needs and enhance operational effectiveness.

As a key member of our team, you will apply your AI and machine learning knowledge to recommend actionable solutions, while also developing compelling briefings and proposal materials for our diverse clientele. Your contributions will directly influence our technical proposals and presentations, ensuring we present robust, data-backed strategies. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing prototyping and technical implementations, while providing professional consultation to both external clients and internal stakeholders.

HOW A SENIOR PRINCIPAL, DATA SCIENCE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Use statistical and programming languages (Python) to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets; develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges.
• Use AI/ML expertise to recommend solutions to mission challenges.
• Develop compelling briefings, proposal materials, and reusable artifacts for use by our customers, both internal and external.
• Support development of proposal technical volumes and orals presentations
• Review proposals and provide feedback needed to strengthen our solution.
• Plan and help execute prototyping and technical implementation efforts.
• Professionally consult with external clients and internal stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science
● Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Data Science and Cloud Services

● Required Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in data science and data wrangling best practices, tools, and techniques.
• Expertise in AI/ML and Generative AI.
• Expertise with Cloud Services AI and Data Services
• Experience with data integration, data migration, analysis and visualization.
• Experience with cloud-native data analytic solution architectures.
• Experience in client relationship management & requirements gathering, and an ability to translate technical requirements for client and internal stakeholders.

● Location: Remote

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 $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possib