Principal Data Scientist

SAIC

SAIC is a renowned technology integrator seeking a Principal Data Scientist to enhance its team supporting the CBP. This role demands a strategic thinker who can manage and extract insights from vast datasets. The position offers a unique blend of remote work with periodic in-office engagements to drive innovative solutions.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Analyze complex datasets from various models, including relational databases.
• Establish acceptance criteria and algorithm thresholds using statistical analysis.
• Develop predictive modeling approaches.
• Set and maintain standards for data analysis.
• Collaborate with clients, project management, stakeholders, and development teams.
• Condense data into reports or UI dashboards.

This role comes with the following benefits:

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Over three years of experience in data science methodologies such as data analysis, statistical analysis, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other programming languages and data mining tools.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Team collaboration skills.

You would benefit from having:

• Familiarity with Unix/Linux.
• Experience with languages like C#.
• Proficiency in advanced learning techniques like information retrieval and entity resolution.
• Understanding of various data formats including XML and JSON.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working with DHS or related travel data.
• Master’s Degree in a related field.

Applicants must be US citizens and able to secure a public trust position. The role requires telework with occasional on-site visits in the Washington, DC area. SAIC follows customer site requirements for vaccinations when work occurs on-site.