Data Scientist

Company: Elder Research
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 18, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Elder ResearchA great place to work.Careers At Elder ResearchCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Location(s): Washington DC / Arlington VAWorkplace: Hybrid - MUST BE LOCAL DUE TO REGULAR ONSITE CUSTOMER MEETINGPosition 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, TOP SECRET PREFERREDRequired 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 a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. MASTER's STRONGLY 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.
• 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 tasks independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience providing project briefs to senior executives.
  • 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.
  • Ability to advise users on access to various client/server databases.
  • Strength in collaboration and teamwork within, between, and across organizational boundaries.
  • Knowledge and skills in obtaining information from others and applying analytical techniques to analyze, evaluate, recommend, and implement sound and effective solutions to problems.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work independently to develop and recommend solutions for a wide range of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Customer operations and programs.
  • Demonstrated strength in consistently achieving goals and objectives.Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. With nearly 30 years in the data mining business, 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 teamwork.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.
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