Raft
Senior Data Scientist
Raft, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require
U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in Reston, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
We’re looking for an dynamic and dedicated Senior Data Scientist to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a Senior Data Scientist , you will be building, maintaining, and enhancing AI and predictive models to extract valuable insights and support decision-making processes in the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise. Your week may involve applying statistical techniques, including regression, clustering, and more, to analyze large datasets. It could also involve working with multi-vendor teams to identify business problems and develop data-driven solutions. Your day to day will include collaborating with engineers to optimize data pipelines and ensure data quality and you may create data visualizations to communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
What we are looking for:
5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learningProficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or equivalent for data analysisStrong knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to real-world problemsExperience with databases, data modeling, and data structuresFamiliarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)Experience with Cloud-based systems and AI/Machine Learning development (e.g., AWS, Azure)Proficiency in querying languages (e.g., SQL)Hands-on experience writing and optimizing queries to extract and manipulate data from various sourcesExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailObtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with RaftBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Highly preferred:
Experience with the US Public SectorExperience with unmanned systems technologies, such as UAVs, UGVs, autonomous drones, or roboticsExperience working with sensor data, time-series data, and geospatial data collected from unmanned platforms
Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearance
Work Type:
Hybrid (Tampa, FL)May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range :
$110,000 - $180,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are . We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in Reston, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
We’re looking for an dynamic and dedicated Senior Data Scientist to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a Senior Data Scientist , you will be building, maintaining, and enhancing AI and predictive models to extract valuable insights and support decision-making processes in the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise. Your week may involve applying statistical techniques, including regression, clustering, and more, to analyze large datasets. It could also involve working with multi-vendor teams to identify business problems and develop data-driven solutions. Your day to day will include collaborating with engineers to optimize data pipelines and ensure data quality and you may create data visualizations to communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
What we are looking for:
5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learningProficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or equivalent for data analysisStrong knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to real-world problemsExperience with databases, data modeling, and data structuresFamiliarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)Experience with Cloud-based systems and AI/Machine Learning development (e.g., AWS, Azure)Proficiency in querying languages (e.g., SQL)Hands-on experience writing and optimizing queries to extract and manipulate data from various sourcesExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailObtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with RaftBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Highly preferred:
Experience with the US Public SectorExperience with unmanned systems technologies, such as UAVs, UGVs, autonomous drones, or roboticsExperience working with sensor data, time-series data, and geospatial data collected from unmanned platforms
Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearance
Work Type:
Hybrid (Tampa, FL)May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range :
$110,000 - $180,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are . We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr