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Data Scientist

Parsons

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Data Science
MD (On-Site/Office)

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to provide embedded Defensive Cyber operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping in support of USCYBERCOM. In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with headquarters and local customers to develop analytic capabilities. You'll be a critical member on a small team, responsible for bringing your high-level software engineering skills to bear on a critical national security mission.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Perform/utilize statistics, machine learning and analytic approaches to answer key intelligence questions, producing results and re-usable products that provide real value to Intelligence Analysts.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to identify and transform data features, find hidden patterns and trends, build and optimize classifiers, create automated anomaly detection systems, and automate steps of a process.
  • Evaluate statistical models to determine the validity of analyses, implement evaluated models into production by collaborating with software developers, periodically re-evaluate and refine machine learning models being used in production.
  • Curate and collect the data from a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources: extract data from sources, transform and integrate data in line with existing data, and load data into data stores for access by others.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists to develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
  • Work with analysts to interpret analytic results and refine analysis as needed.
  • Effectively communicate results and ideas to key decision makers, analysts and other stakeholders and shall provide information as appropriate.
  • Perform documentation of all processes, models and activities by developing, documents, and implement a configuration management plan for data sets.
  • Research latest data science tradecraft and technology.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field and 5 years of experience; Master's degree in relevant technical field and 3 years of experience; 4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
  • 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets
  • Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco (CCNA), and/or STIGs/IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP)
  • Strong background and skills in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)/Windows/Virtual environments
  • A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution
  • Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBT. For more about Parsons, visit https://www.parsons.com @ParsonsCorp
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Job Category
IT - Data Science
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
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Parsons