Data Scientist 1

Data ScientistLocation: Arlington, VAHybridElder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools.We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.Summary of Position:This position will be part of our GovCiv Team. As a Data Scientist, you will work directly with clients, managers, and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions that solve client problems. You will primarily create and deploy predictive models from various data sources using the latest mathematical and statistical methods.Essential Functions:Performing systems development lifecycle activities including analysis, requirements, design, development, testing, and implementation of vendor products, information systems, and business processes in various technical environments.Evaluating and recommending technical solutions and participating in strategic planning.Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and technology and developing appropriate corrective actions.Assisting project manager in providing daily supervision and direction to staff as needed.Following best practices and improving upon procedures consistent with task requirements.Trying different predictive modeling approaches to identify the best fit for a given set of business understanding, available data, and project timeline.Writing reusable code in R, Python, Java, PySpark, Scala, SQL, or other languages, and refining it through code review and discussion.Applying statistics to understand the significance of different attributes.The Ideal Candidate Should Have a Mix of Skillsets That Include:Graph analyticsProgramming (Python, SQL, R, etc.)Machine LearningGeospatial analysisCloud data managementBig DataData wrangling and processing of large data setsNatural Language ProcessingMath and StatisticsData VisualizationStorytelling skillsAbout Elder Research, Inc:Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. With over 20 years in the data mining business, we pride ourselves on finding creative, cutting-edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.Our team members are passionate, curious, and lifelong learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong teamwork skills.Elder Research believes in continuous learning; each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” followed by an office lunch. We provide a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance—with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off—Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others.Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Elder Research is a government contractor and our positions require US Citizenship.

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