Sr. Data Scientist
ECS Corporate Services

ECS is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to work remote.

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a passionate and driven Data Scientist to support DHS' Data Services Branch, under the Office of Chief Information Officer, that provides innovative and complex data analytics services and platforms to users.

As Data Scientist, you will be driven by an interest in solving complex business and immigration problems through data exploration and analysis. Candidates must be passionate about using rich and unique data sets to directly affect immigration policy and decisions at the highest level. You must be highly analytically minded, have a robust technical tool kit, and experience on designing data analytic and visual strategies including architecture of solution. Data Scientist will be responsible for designing strategy to consistently unify, curate, and secure data, as well as, test, implement, and evaluate code and strategy. They will work with immigration experts and data engineers to support the development of processes and technologies that solve immigration problems.

The Economics Policy Research Data Scientist should be an expert in statistics and mathematical methods to solve these problems. These models will drive innovative solutions that bring value and direction to DHS situations. Candidates will be able to thoroughly define and test a problem statement that ensures data and analytics quality, traceability, and ease to scale program.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills:

• Master's Degree or 10+ years of related experience
• 7+ years of IT experience including experience in design, analysis, and implementation of large-scale, complex data architectures.
• Quantitative analysis including experience with SQL or statistical/mathematical software (eg., R, SAS, Stata).
• Experience with conceptualization and implementation of statistical and machine learning models (multivariate regression, classification, time series analysis, clustering, graph models, etc.).
• Perform secondary data review and exploratory data analysis to clearly report findings regarding usability and quality of existing data resources to provide new insights.
• Maker mindset, coachable, and have an urge to learn/master new technologies and fields.
• Strong ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders to build relationship and provide guidance.
• Ability to work with data engineers and other technical staff for the purpose of managing structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data and applying data cleaning, data imputation and feature engineering methods prior to developing models.
• Ability to advise others on correct statistical design, analysis, model selection, and validation.
• Demonstrated background in assisting in the preparation of documents (e.g., briefings and reports on the design, including graphs that clearly present findings from analyses).
• Knowledgeable in a breadth of statistical computer languages (Python, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with DHS and knowledge of DHS standards a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to adequately plan and meet delivery objectives and maintain adequate service levels in a highly dynamic, complex environments.
• Experience doing rigorous research with lengthy, arduous requirements for completion and publication.
• Experience using AWS cloud environment.
• Experience working in Agile environment leveraging advanced design best practices.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

General Description of Benefits

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