Data Scientist

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms.  We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges.  Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description: 

We are seeking a Data Scientist to work in support of multiple DIA initiatives, including the Machine-Assisted Rapid-Repository System (MARS), Object Management Services (OMS), and Object-Based Intelligence (OBI).

Work locations vary throughout the National Capital Region (NCR), with Reston, VA and Washington, DC being primary locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions.
• Proactively retrieves information from various sources, analyzes it for better understanding about the data set, and builds AI tools that automate certain processes.
• Creates various ML-based tools or processes, such as recommendation engines or automated lead scoring systems.
• Performs statistical analysis, applies data mining techniques, and builds high quality prediction systems.
• Uses skills in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and Tableau; major data science languages, such as Rand Python; managing and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL; statistical analysis; and data mining algorithms.
• Leverages experience with large data multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated predictive analytics.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum 8 years of experience related data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area from a, accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and related experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically
  advanced. Ability to structure analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.

Bonus points if you have:

• Master's degree in a related area and at least 12 years of related experience (with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years), OR a Bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 17 years of related experience. 

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI

Education:

• Master's degree

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8 hours each day

Benefits:
Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more. 

What We Believe 
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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