Govini
Data Scientist
Govini, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
Company DescriptionGovini builds software to accelerate the Defense Acquisition Process. Ark, Govini’s flagship product, is a suite of AI-enabled applications, powered by integrated government and commercial data,that solves problemsacross the entire spectrum of Defense Acquisition, including Supply Chain, Science & Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization. With Ark, the Acquisition community eliminates slow, manual processes and gains the ability to rapidly imagine, produce, and field critical warfighting capabilities. Ark transforms Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage for the United States.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an inquisitive data scientist to join our team and work with our various datasets to find connections, knowledge, and potential issues in order to help our government clients make more informed decisions.Your role on the Data Science team will be primarily focused on our large datasets, and you will design and implement scalable statistical systems based on your analysis. You will have the opportunity to expand and grow data-driven research across Govini, and lead new areas to apply advanced analytics to drive business results.As part of our team, you must be a data nerd with a strong understanding of the various fundamentals of data science and analysis and know how to bring data to life.In order to do this job well, you must be a highly organized problem-solver and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. You are independent, driven, and motivated to jump in and roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You lead by influence and motivation. You have a passion for great work and nothing less than your best will do. You share our intolerance of mediocrity. You’re uber-smart, challenged by figuring things out and producing simple solutions to complex problems. Knowing there are always multiple answers to a problem, you know how to engage in a constructive dialogue to find the best path forward. You’re scrappy. We like scrappy. We need a creative, out-of-the-box thinker who shares our passion and obsession with quality.This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA.This role may require up to 25% travelScope of Responsibilities
Design experiments, test hypotheses, and build models for advanced data analysis and complex algorithmsApply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to build, maintain, and improve multiple real-time decision systemsMake strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements, incorporating business requirements and knowledge of data industry best practicesModel and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which impact critical processes and decisions; transform, standardize, and integrate datasets for client use casesConvert custom, complex and manual client data analysis tasks into repeatable, configurable processes for consistent and scalable use within the Govini SaaS platformOptimize processes for maximum speed, performance, and accuracy; craft clean, testable, and maintainable codePartner with internal Govini business analysts and external client teams to seek out the best solutions regarding data-driven problem solvingParticipate in end-to-end software development, on an agile team in a scrum process, collaborating closely with fellow software, machine learning, data, and QA engineersQualifications
US Citizenship is RequiredRequired Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferredMinimum 3 years of hands-on data science experienceMinimum 3 years deriving key insights and KPIs for external and internal customersRegular development experience in PythonPrior hands-on experience working with data-driven analyticsProven ability to develop solutions to loosely defined business problems by leveraging pattern detection over large datasetsProficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and optimization algorithmsExperience using machine learning algorithms (e.g., gradient-boosted machines, neural networks)Ability to work independently with little supervisionStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA burning desire to work in a challenging fast-paced environmentDesired Skills:
Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorshipExperience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environmentExperience working on agile/scrum teamsExperience building datasets from common database tools using flavors of SQLExpertise with automation and streaming dataExperience with major NLP frameworks (spaCy, fasttext, BERT)Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., HDFS, Spark) and AWSFamiliarity with Git source control managementExperience working in a product organizationExperience analyzing financial, supply chain/logistics, or intellectual property dataWe firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Design experiments, test hypotheses, and build models for advanced data analysis and complex algorithmsApply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to build, maintain, and improve multiple real-time decision systemsMake strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements, incorporating business requirements and knowledge of data industry best practicesModel and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which impact critical processes and decisions; transform, standardize, and integrate datasets for client use casesConvert custom, complex and manual client data analysis tasks into repeatable, configurable processes for consistent and scalable use within the Govini SaaS platformOptimize processes for maximum speed, performance, and accuracy; craft clean, testable, and maintainable codePartner with internal Govini business analysts and external client teams to seek out the best solutions regarding data-driven problem solvingParticipate in end-to-end software development, on an agile team in a scrum process, collaborating closely with fellow software, machine learning, data, and QA engineersQualifications
US Citizenship is RequiredRequired Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferredMinimum 3 years of hands-on data science experienceMinimum 3 years deriving key insights and KPIs for external and internal customersRegular development experience in PythonPrior hands-on experience working with data-driven analyticsProven ability to develop solutions to loosely defined business problems by leveraging pattern detection over large datasetsProficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and optimization algorithmsExperience using machine learning algorithms (e.g., gradient-boosted machines, neural networks)Ability to work independently with little supervisionStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA burning desire to work in a challenging fast-paced environmentDesired Skills:
Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorshipExperience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environmentExperience working on agile/scrum teamsExperience building datasets from common database tools using flavors of SQLExpertise with automation and streaming dataExperience with major NLP frameworks (spaCy, fasttext, BERT)Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g., HDFS, Spark) and AWSFamiliarity with Git source control managementExperience working in a product organizationExperience analyzing financial, supply chain/logistics, or intellectual property dataWe firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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