Data Science with Security Clearance

At Volt, our greatest strength is our people Volt is immediately hiring for Data Science Engineer in Falls church, VA As Data Science Engineer you will be responsible for: As a Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead, you will collaborate with data and subject matter experts from Customer and its customer teams to seek, understand, validate, interpret, and correctly use data and business insights What You Will Do:• MLOps, Model Engineering, Training on time series data.• After few weeks training on Customer's AI platform, develop AI-based applications using Customer's platform for operational cloud-deployed and secure lab deployed AI-based applications.• Develop candidate models that are promoted to active models when their performance meets threshold.• Train, validate and deploy machine learning pipelines• Test, troubleshoot, and enhance customer AI-based applications based on feedback.• Manage individual project deliverables• Identify application performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations• Write application specifications and documentation• Articulate methodologies, experiments, and findings clearly in actionable way.• Work in a fast-paced environment. This is a Contract opportunity for 12 months.Security Clearance– Active Secret Clearance The Ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study. No experience in lieu of.• 5+ years of Data Science development experience using Python• Proficiency in data science, machine learning, and analytics, including statistical data analysis, model and feature evaluations.• Strong proficiency in numpy & pandas.• Demonstrated skills with Jupyter Notebook or comparable environments• Practical experience in solving complex problems in an applied environment, and proficiency in critical thinking. Qualifications We Prefer: • Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields• Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability & statistics)• Experience with machine learning model training and analysis through open-source frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, Sklearn)• Experience crafting, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting experiments and investigations.• Experience with modern software development tools and practices (Git, pull requests)• Experience analyzing model performance with relevant metrics and optimizing.• Familiarity with AI agent frameworks Pay Rate:- $80 - $90/hr *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.