Data Scientist (Senior)

We are seeking Top Secret cleared Data Scientist (Senior) to join our team. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.This team is responsible for providing IT product lifecycle management, technical expertise, and support for the development and operations lifecycle. The team is engaged in the operation and enhancement of over 80 existing IT applications, including several new applications developed annually. Team activities cover information systems operations, information systems development and modernization, and IT security.The operation of existing applications and new application initiatives are critical to the success of the mission. Additionally, thousands of personnel in the law enforcement, intelligence, legal, and administrative communities use these services on a daily basis to perform mission-critical work. These applications require responsive, effective, and specialized technical expertise to limit disruption to operations.TekSynap offers our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.Apply now to explore jobs with us!The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements.By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".RESPONSIBILITIESTypically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.Responsible for utilizing big data technologies (e.g., Apache Hive, Apache, Pig, Apache Spark, MapReduce, Hadoop, and MongoDB) and knowledge of data science models to analyze large amounts of data and create valuable insights for supporting the mission.Duties include:Finding and designing new approaches to handlingAnalyzing and using large volumes of law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, and business data setsExploring fundamental issues with data handling, search, and retentionSolving complex data and storage issuesDesigning new software coding to improve data search processesDesigning, testing and validating the quality of the data and data processesAnalyzing and reporting results with actionable recommendations.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSActive Top Secret ClearanceMinimum 6 years of experience with Apache Hive, Apache, Pig, Apache Spark, MapReduce, Hadoop, and MongoDB.Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, or related fieldWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSLocation: Washington DC, Chantilly VA, and Huntsville ALType of environment: OfficeNoise level: MediumWork schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday (typical shift is between 8am-5pm EST)Amount of Travel: Less than 10%WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCEU.S. CitizenTop Secret ClearanceOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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