Data Scientist

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Data Scientist in Lexington Park, MD.  Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $115K-$140K (depending on experience)

Work Location: This is a remote position (see on-site requirements below).

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Job Description:

• Managing new package requests and administering our data science package repository.
• Gathering data from various sources, cleaning and transforming it into usable formats for analysis. 
• Applying statistical and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and insights within datasets. 
• Analize complex datasets.
• Visualize, interpret, and report data findings.
• Create dynamic data reports.
• Requirements Management, Schedule Estimation and Planning.
• Collaboration and Coordination with members of a cross-functional team.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• At least five (5) years of experience performing duties similar to at least two (2) duties found in the Data Scientist description.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline is required.

Desired:

• Experience with 3rd generation programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or C++ desired.
• Experience with data science packages desired.
• Knowledge of various machine learning techniques (e.g., clustering, decision trees, neural networks), model evaluation, and deployment desired.
• Familiarity with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud services (e.g., AWS).
• Experience working with Application Lifecycle and Configuration and Knowledge Management software is highly desired.
• Experience with GitLab is preferred.
• Experience with UNIX Shell Scripting is desired.
• Experience with Agile Methodology is desired.

Security Clearance: 

• Must have active secret clearance and be eligible for Top Secret Clearance (SSBI). Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline is required.
  
  

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan