[Hiring] Data Scientist II @Maximus

Role Description

The Data Scientist II supports the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program by identifying and implementing innovative, high-value solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise. This role applies advanced analytics and research methods to help improve the short- and long-term well-being of SOF service members and their families.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. This position is pending upon contract award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on data analysis and modeling with huge data sets.
• Apply data mining, NLP, and machine learning (both supervised and unsupervised) to improve relevance and personalization algorithms.
• Work side-by-side with product managers, software engineers, and designers in designing experiments and minimum viable products.
• Discover data sources, get access to them, import them, clean them up, and make them “model-ready."
• Create and refine features from the underlying data.
• Run regular A/B tests, gather data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions on the impact of your optimizations and communicate results to peers and leaders.
• Explore new design or technology shifts in order to determine how they might connect with the customer benefits we wish to deliver.
• Conduct advanced data analytics, data manipulation, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Apply scientific techniques to translate and correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narratives that support informed decision-making.
• Enter, maintain, and analyze data within government systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards that automate analysis and identify, interpret, and present trends in POTFF program data.
• Assist POTFF staff with survey design and create, analyze, and report survey results.
• Advise supported units and POTFF staff on opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with POTFF program staff and the Government’s POTFF biostatistician.
• Provide subject matter expertise in program evaluation, research methodologies, and data analysis.
• Use statistical modeling and data visualization techniques to identify trends, outliers, and patterns and produce reports and presentations that accurately communicate mission-relevant findings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline.
• Three or more years of research experience in an academic, social services, government, healthcare, or laboratory setting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Advanced proficiency with commonly used statistical software and programming tools, such as SPSS, SAS, Python, and R Shiny.
• Demonstrated advanced research proficiency through relevant employment in academia or another environment where research is routinely conducted.
• Demonstrated record of scientific publications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to communicate effectively with all personnel.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, interpersonal effectiveness, and cultural awareness when working constructively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years using major machine learning/deep learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow and Keras) and algorithms (e.g., CNN, GAN, LSTM, RNN, XGBOOST).
• 5+ years of data engineering experience with modern big data analytics architectures (Hadoop, SQL, HIVE, Spark, Snowflake, etc.) on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• 5+ years programming skill in Python, Scala, Julia.
• Working knowledge with modern cloud-based data storage and compute environments (e.g., AWS Sagemaker, Databricks in Azure, AI-platform in GCP, etc.).
• Experience deploying ML models into discovery/production environment to drive insights using MLOps a plus.
• Experience working in an agile delivery model a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and self-direction. Willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical partners.
• PowerBI experience a plus.

Benefits

• ⚖️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life – Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.
• 🏥 Robust Health & Insurance Benefits – Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.
• 💰 Build Your Financial Future – Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.
• 🌴 Generous Time Away From Work – Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• 💙 Wellness Beyond the Workplace – Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 👏 Recognition That Matters – Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.
• 🎓 Invest in Your Growth – Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
• 🎁 Employee Discounts & Perks – Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.
• 🌿 Wellness Programs & Resources – Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.
• 📈 Career Development Opportunities – Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• 📜 Licensure & Certification Support – Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.