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Bay State, Inc.

Data Scientist

Bay State, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


This is a remote position.We have an exciting opportunity for a

Data Scientist

to join our team. The Data Scientist will be responsible for helping identify intelligence hidden in vast amounts of data and illuminating networks of concern and direct investigative decisions in order to deliver high quality investigative products. The primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, building high quality prediction systems, and integrating these specialties and results with our products.The Data Scientist will use classified (if Security Clearance is high enough) and unclassified systems in support of creating targetable opportunities by identifying individuals and drugs and/or weapons trafficking organizations that pose a threat to the mail stream and customers, employees, and infrastructure. Our customer seeks to have the data scientist use analytical targeting information from CBP’s Team Avenger program. The associated Data Scientist will embed themselves with the Program Manager assigned to CBP – NTC and analyze the processes already in place to find a way to incorporate those processes within the customer’s target model.Key Responsibilities:

Identifies business trends and problems through complex big data analysis.Interprets results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining independently.Designs, develops and implements the most valuable business solutions for the organization.Prepares big data, implements data models and develops database to support the business solutions.Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.Requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

Fifteen (15) years relevant Data Analyst/Data mining experience to include but not limited to, Cloud resource hosting solution for APOLLO, HYDRA and ORION.Extensive experience with Big Data.Complete/delivery of the following Tasks:Task #1: Developing and Building Automated ToolsDescription: The customer requires the Data Scientist to select features and build and optimize classifiers using machine learning techniques associated to automation when working with large data sets.Deliverables: Creating usable tools and systems to streamline processes and reduce manual resource hours.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: Must follow guidelines acceptable to the customer, their Office of Counsel, and their technical departments.Task #2: Data Mining using state-of-the-art methodsDescription: The customer requires the Data Scientist to utilize state-of-the-art methods to mine large data sets in various formats and from various sources at their access to produce intelligence products to support strategies and mission.Deliverables: Usable and understandable product results will be derived from data mining.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: Must be formatted in a way that is acceptable to Inspectors for use in the field with data that is helpful and drives intel-based targeting and investigations.Task #3: Provide third party data, where applicable, to enhance product resultsDescription: The customer requires the Suppliers to utilize any available third-party data sources to enhance and extend the customer’s data to provide a more comprehensive analytical picture.Deliverables: Complete and comprehensive product results utilizing internal data and external data where authorized and acceptable.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: The use of any third-party data used should be authorized by the providing entity and acceptable by the customer.Task #4: Enhance data collection proceduresDescription: The customer requires the Suppliers to enhance data collection procedures to automate repetitive processes, include relevant data for building analytical systems, process, cleanse and verify the integrity of the data.Deliverables: Provide a technologically advanced data collection system.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: Criteria would include the automation process for collecting data for building analytical systems. The data must be processed, cleansed and the integrity of the data must be verified.Task #5: Conduct ad-hoc analysis and present resultsDescription: The customer requires the Data Scientist to conduct ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner which could include presentations, written documents and/or graphs and charts for visual aids.Deliverables: Product outputs from ad-hoc analysis requests from CI2.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: The product must contain an output presented in a variety of formats for clear understanding by intended audiences.Task #6: Create automated anomaly detection systemsDescription: The customer requires the Data Scientist to create an automated detection system with internal tracking of its performance.Deliverables: Automated anomaly detection system.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: Anomaly detection system with a built-in process to track performance of the system.Task #7: Assist in general IT support as neededDescription: The customer requires the Data Scientist to assist with general IT support as needed for the skill level of the data scientists.Deliverables: Successful assistance in general IT support within the CI2 and CI2 NTC environment.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: Support will be provided in a way that adheres to customer policy and is acceptable to the customer.Task #8: Continue to enhance a Cloud resource hosting solutionDescription: The customer requires the Data Scientist to enhance and support a Cloud resource hosting solution for APOLLO, HYDRA and ORION.Deliverables: Fully Cloud resource-hosted and accessible tools including APOLLO, HYDRA and ORION.Acceptance Criteria: The deliverable must meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below: Tools must be hosted and made accessible to Inspectors in the field.Other Requirements:

Candidates must either be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.Candidates must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years.Candidates must not have traveled outside of the United States for a combined total of 6 months or greater in the past 5 years.This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.Education:

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. Four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacation time and holiday pay, and insurance and other plan benefits.Location:

Remote – Candidates must be located within the contiguous United States.About Us:

Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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