Lead Data Scientist

November 1

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Analytics • Resource Allocation • Predictive Modeling • Analytics Technology • Data Infrastructure

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Description

• Data Scientists use a combination of statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to solve problems • Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of analytics products and services • Own the predictive modeling process from ingestion to deployment • Design and evaluate longitudinal experiments and make recommendations based on the findings • Manage a team of data scientists and analysts using your background and experience and help others grow • Ensure the data and modeling results meet requirements for quality and work with the team to clean, transform, aggregate, and report on data as needed • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, program managers and external stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and proactively create solutions • Lead research development projects and data science project plans for clients and internal initiatives • Ensure team excellence by documenting processes and evangelizing new approaches • Work both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate products on short deadlines • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years working in a quantitative production environment or a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field • Experience with and ability to apply knowledge of foundations of statistics and modeling (distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and tests, etc.) both in your own work, and in the ability to guide others • Experience with experimental design and causal inference • Advanced understanding of a statistical programming language, preferably R or Python • Expertise building predictive models using regression and machine learning techniques • Ability to manipulate data with SQL • Proven experience creating analytics output within a production-oriented team • Ability to effectively communicate and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience, both in writing and verbally • Experience creating and delivering informative and engaging data visualizations using industry leading tools • Leadership competencies in the following: empathy, active listening, coaching/feedback, integrity, decisiveness, and problem solving • In order to be qualified for this position you must currently have or be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust security clearance, which requires either US Citizenship or three (3) of five (5) years of US residency

Benefits

• Salary: $105,000-$115,000 • Premier health insurance plans • 401K matching • Unlimited vacation and sick leave • Paid volunteer leave • 13 paid holidays • 15 weeks paid parental leave • Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement • Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Supportive & collaborative culture • Flexible working hours • Remote friendly (within the U.S.) • Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC • Lunches and snacks • And more!