Job Title: Data Scientist

Location(s): Washington DC / Arlington VA

Workplace: Hybrid - MUST BE LOCAL TO WASHINGTON DC AREA

Clearance Required: SECRET

Position Overview:

As a Data Scientist, you will work directly with clients, managers, and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions that solve client problems. You will primarily create and deploy predictive models from a wide variety of data sources and types using the latest mathematical and statistical methods and other emerging technologies. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop and modify reports and dashboards, provide connections to new and existing data sources, and prepare data for use in Tableau. The role may also coordinate releases of data and workbooks, as well as perform complex technical tasks such as integration with R.

Position Requirements:

Required Clearance: SECRET MINIMAL

Required Skills / Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in task areas assigned, and familiarity with Data Science technologies, standards and methodologies
• Must have of Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. MASTER's DESIRED
• Minimum of two (2) years serving in a data scientist role applying subject matter knowledge directly related to data analytics, data modeling, visualization, and application development. Additionally, a Data Scientist shall have the ability to resolve problems, which necessitates an intimate knowledge of the related technical subject matter.
• 4 years’ experience using Tableau, including creating complex calculations, parameters, and dashboard actions

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity with other BI tools and data visualization software is a plus
• Strong customer service skills and team building skills, and the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team.
• Ability to research and resolve problems efficiently and accurately with knowledge and experience of IT assessments and audits.
• Performs detail-oriented task independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing project briefs to senior executives.
• Be comfortable using technical tools to support activities in data modeling and development of modern methods and best practices to answer a variety of data and audit issues.
• Be able to advise users on access to various client/server databases.
• Have strength in collaboration and teamwork within, between, and across organizational boundaries, including experience engaging with management, colleagues, data architects and end-users to define need and business requirements for a project.
• Have knowledge and skills in obtaining information from others and applying analytical techniques to analyze, evaluate, recommend, and implement sound and effective solutions to problems.
• Possess proficient communication skills including the ability to explain technical content to non-technical audiences, conduct interviews, develop and present issues, and draft written reports of findings and recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program administration and operations.
• Be able to work independently to develop and recommend solutions for a wide range of issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Customer operations and programs.
• Have demonstrated strength in consistently achieving goals and objectives, including pushing to achieve stretch goals and continuous learning.
• Be comfortable using technical tools to support activities in data modeling and development of modern methods and best practices to answer a variety of data and audit issues.

About Elder Research, Inc

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.