Data Scientist (Remote)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_on3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States
About Elder Research, Inc
People Centered. Data Driven.
Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. With nearly 30 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 while allowing each person to contribute their ideas and apply their skills immediately.
Our team members are passionate, curious, and lifelong learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we seek candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and a strong commitment to teamwork.
We believe in continuous learning and community. Each week, the entire company attends a "Tech Talk," and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides 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—we enable and encourage our employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
About the Role
As a Data Scientist supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Washington DC area, you will operate with little to no supervision. You will apply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to extract value from data. Your role involves providing consulting on the data mining and analysis of diverse data sources to transform raw data into concise, actionable insights.
You will design and implement data-driven solutions with a specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations. This includes developing quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics recommendations. You will identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis while maintaining current knowledge of emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics.
Location and Clearance
This position is based in the Washington DC Metro Area (Remote). Candidates MUST be located in the National Capital Region (DMV). A TS, CBP BI, or DHS Suitability clearance adjudicated within the past 4 years is required.
Equal Opportunity
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. As a government contractor, many of our positions require US Citizenship.
Work location
Work model: Remote
3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States
Arlington, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleApply statistical analysis and data mining to transform raw data into actionable insights
- check_circleDesign and implement data-driven solutions using advanced analytical methods and models
- check_circleDevelop quantitative simulations for descriptive and predictive analytics
- check_circleIdentify trends and problems through complex big data analysis
- check_circleMaintain expertise in emerging machine learning and statistical modeling tools
- check_circleProvide consulting on data mining and analysis from diverse data sources
- check_circleCreate data visualizations to communicate analysis techniques and results
Requirements
- verifiedTS, CBP BI, or DHS Suitability clearance adjudicated within past 4 years
- verified6 years relevant experience in data science, statistics, or related field
- verified3 years direct experience in machine learning
- verifiedMaster's or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
- verifiedUS Citizenship required
- verifiedMust be located in National Capital Region (DMV)
Nice to Have
Expertise using Qlik to embed visualizations into webpages. Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies. Familiarity with PySpark and Python. Comfortable developing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEstablished parental, bereavement, and PTO policiescheck_circleWeekly company-wide Tech Talk sessionscheck_circleOffice lunch provided at each location
