Computational Linguist

**Description & Requirements**
We are seeking a Computational Linguist to join our team supporting an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client.
- Position is contingent on contract award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead research of development and enrichment of human language technology that will allow the rapid processing and discovery of relevant data and information for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) projects.
- Lead development, integration and delivery of working speech or text processing systems which allow human-machine interaction.
- Identify emerging technologies, alternatives, and standards implementations.
- Lead development and deployment of production-environment automation projects through expansion and usage of platform tools and services to maintain oversight and transparency into processes.

Project Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four (4) years of related work experience can substitute for a degree.
- At least ten (10) years of relevant experience required.
- Familiar with specialized tools like statistical packages, programming languages, visualization tools, and audio recording equipment.
- Ability to critically assess data on more qualitative measures, like discourse and sentiment analysis.
- Possess soft skills within areas of critical thinking, reading skills, and the ability to explain research in layperson's terms.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and structured analysis skills.
- Proficient in presentation and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated success in client support.
- Experience working under Agile software development methodologies.
- Self-starter that does not require extensive guidance.
- Proactive communication skills with multi-site located team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional requirements as per Contract/Client:
Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.