Job Requirements
Columbia, MD
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$175,000 - $225,000
Job Description
Codescratch is currently seeking a self-motivated and talented Senior Data Scientist (DCO) to perform and utilize statistics, machine learning, and analytic approaches to answer key intelligence questions. Join our team to contribute to innovative engineering projects, producing re-usable products that provide real value to Intelligence Analysts. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about identifying hidden patterns, building automated anomaly detection systems, and evaluating statistical models in a collaborative, mission-critical environment.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Data Scientist with a strong foundation in Defensive Cyber Operations, machine learning techniques, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous tradecraft research.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform and 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, and periodically re-evaluate and refine machine learning models being used in production.Curate and collect 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, providing information as appropriate.Perform documentation of all processes, models, and activities by developing, documenting, and implementing a configuration management plan for data sets.Research the latest data science tradecraft and technology.
Basic Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience (an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience).
Proficient in Python.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with end-to-end workflows/projects.3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) experience.
3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience.
Demonstrated expertise 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, and virtual environments.
A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution.
Experience with Jupyter Notebooks and Network Analysis Tools.
Why Codescratch?
Codescratch, is a leading software services company that specializes in developing innovative solutions, driving improvements, and optimizing operations in the public and private sectors. Proven track record of success in tackling complex, large-scale challenges that demand out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to our customers, mitigating risks and ensuring the highest quality and efficiency. We provide unprecedented mission successes through software innovations, and could not do it without our amazing employees!
As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos. We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment.
Highlights of our benefits package:
We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one.
Codescratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas! Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks.
Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental.
Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40!
Education/training allowances.
We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audiobooks and online video courses.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active TS/SCI w. poly Clearance required.
Location:
Columbia Annex, MD (onsite)
Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 (Plus 15% immediately vested 401k)!
The pay range for this job level is a general estimated guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Data Scientist with a strong foundation in Defensive Cyber Operations, machine learning techniques, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous tradecraft research.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform and 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, and periodically re-evaluate and refine machine learning models being used in production.Curate and collect 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, providing information as appropriate.Perform documentation of all processes, models, and activities by developing, documenting, and implementing a configuration management plan for data sets.Research the latest data science tradecraft and technology.
Basic Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience (an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience).
Proficient in Python.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with end-to-end workflows/projects.3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) experience.
3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience.
Demonstrated expertise 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, and virtual environments.
A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution.
Experience with Jupyter Notebooks and Network Analysis Tools.
Why Codescratch?
Codescratch, is a leading software services company that specializes in developing innovative solutions, driving improvements, and optimizing operations in the public and private sectors. Proven track record of success in tackling complex, large-scale challenges that demand out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to our customers, mitigating risks and ensuring the highest quality and efficiency. We provide unprecedented mission successes through software innovations, and could not do it without our amazing employees!
As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos. We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment.
Highlights of our benefits package:
We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one.
Codescratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas! Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks.
Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental.
Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40!
Education/training allowances.
We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audiobooks and online video courses.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active TS/SCI w. poly Clearance required.
Location:
Columbia Annex, MD (onsite)
Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 (Plus 15% immediately vested 401k)!
The pay range for this job level is a general estimated guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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