Data Scientist

Northstrat is seeking a highly motivated We are looking for a talented Data Scientist to support the analysis of mission critical and mission-support data sets.   

If you have a passion for Data Science and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• The ideal candidate will have worked with big data systems, complex structured and unstructured data sets, and have supported government data analysis and analytic development efforts in the past. 

• The candidate will have experience authoring data transforms and statistical analytics for data quality and conformance validation. 

• To excel in the position, the candidate shall have a strong attention to detail, be able to understand technical complexities, and have the willingness to learn and adapt to the situation. 

• The candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish client objectives. 

Requirements

• Must have 9 years total relevant experience plus the following: 

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent (+4 years relevant experience can substitute for a BS degree) 

• Must have an active Security Clearance top secret and be SCI eligible 

• Strong skills in Python, especially for data manipulation (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and machine learning / natural language processing (e.g., Scikit-Learn, PyTorch, SpaCy, NLTK) 

• Fluency with data extraction, custom translation development, and loading including data prep and labeling to enable data analytics. 

• Familiarity with various log formats such as JSON, XML, and others. 

• Must be willing to achieve required skill certification promptly. Prefer current DoD IAT II or higher certification. 

• Willingness to do a programming challenge during the interview process. 

• Experience with Jupiter Notebooks, Python Data Science Libraries. 

• Experience with ML-OPS and related tools (e.g., MLflow, Sagemaker, Bedrock) and ability to build interactive, insightful dashboards for monitoring ML models.  
• Place of Performance: Hybrid work in San Antonio, TX. 

Preferred Requirements 

• Experience with NOSQL databases such as Accumulo a plus 

• Familiarity with deploying models as APIs or within containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to serve and monitor models in production. 

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) / transformer models 

• Experience with writing, updating java APIs  

• Prior Experience supporting cyber and/or network security operations within a large enterprise, as either an analyst, engineer, architect, or developer. 

• Experience using restful APIs 

• Familiarity with Agile Project team and task management environment. 

• Experience with Zoom/Teams/Meet style team meetings 

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a