Elder Research

Elder Research, founded in 1995 by Dr. John Elder, is self-described as a trusted leader in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence consulti

Data Scientist

Location

Virginia

Posted

66 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree6 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Data Scientist

Elder Research

• Supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Washington DC area • Apply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to make value out of data • Provide consulting relating to the data mining and analysis of data from a range of sources to transform raw data into concise and actionable insights • Design and implement data-driven solutions, focusing on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations • Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations • Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis • Maintain current in emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics

Job Requirements

  • Six (6) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline
  • At least three (3) years of direct experience in machine learning
  • Advanced Degree (Master's or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline
  • Demonstrates knowledge of data mining methods, databases, data visualization and machine learning
  • Ability to communicate analysis techniques, concepts and products
  • Ability to develop data-driven solutions, data models, and visualizations

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

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