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Data scientist/developer
Jackson, MS (Remote)
5 months Contract
Job Requirement
Data scientist/software developer to support a proof of- concept demonstration using natural language processing and other machine learning methods to improve the intake process.
This work is critical to demonstrating the potential of the latest technology to improve the lives of children at risk.
The Data Scientist/Developer will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and testing of
statistical models, integration of NLP, and refinement and testing of the prototype. The data scientist will work closely
with State stakeholders and technical team members to ensure the quality of the results and that the derived methods
are transparent, statistically sound, relevant, and documented.
Key Responsibilities
outcomes while reducing resources.
Jackson, MS (Remote)
5 months Contract
Job Requirement
Data scientist/software developer to support a proof of- concept demonstration using natural language processing and other machine learning methods to improve the intake process.
This work is critical to demonstrating the potential of the latest technology to improve the lives of children at risk.
The Data Scientist/Developer will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and testing of
statistical models, integration of NLP, and refinement and testing of the prototype. The data scientist will work closely
with State stakeholders and technical team members to ensure the quality of the results and that the derived methods
are transparent, statistically sound, relevant, and documented.
Key Responsibilities
- Current Processes & Technology
- Collectively engage with MDCPS and other team members to understand the current intake process and
- Identify how the State decides to deploy resources based on the intake information.
- Contribute to the identification of shortcomings in the intake process and opportunities to improve outcomes.
- Identify any internal data sources used in the intake process.
- Devise New Intake Approach Using New Technologies
- Based on an understanding of the current intake process and its shortcomings, devise and propose an
outcomes while reducing resources.
- Quantify to the extent possible, the impact of the improved process and use of new technology.
- Map Anticipated Data Source Changes
- Determine how internal data sources might change with future modifications to core IT systems used by
- Adjust the proposed intake process to account for any data source changes
- Design Review(s)
- Conduct a preliminary and a final design review of an improved intake tool proof-of-concept implementation.
- Include anticipated outcomes from the use of the technology and any differences that may be evident from the
- If an LLM is intended to be used, show how the data will be protected.
- Identify the source of the data that will be used in the proof-of-concept implementation. If data from the State is
- Implementation of Proof-of-Concept
- Create a means of hosting data, whether the data is provided by the State, simulated, or other means.
- Construct a demonstrable prototype application that will illustrate the new technology’s impact on children and
- Build the prototype application using Python, C , JAVA, and/or SQL, or similar language. Use Postgres or a
- Integrate the proof-of-concept with the available data source.
- Conduct tests to validate the functionality of the application.
- Validate to the extent possible, the impact on children and State resources from using the prototype in a fully
- Seek validation of the application’s efficacy from key State stakeholders through one-on-one demonstrations.
- Conference Room Demonstration
- During 3-4 days, provide a conference room demonstration that shows how the prototype application can
- Provide stakeholders a hands-on-experience with the application.
- Agile Development Process
- Participate in the Agile development process to ensure the success of the project.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or related field.
- Have participated in US Federal Gov’t data science programs requiring TS/SCI clearance, delivering solutions
- Proven expertise custom developing AI programs “from the ground up”, including but not limited to, text
- Minimum two (2) years of experience designing and implementing machine-learning solutions based on first
- Minimum academic math background to include full calculus series, linear algebra, and statistics. Discrete
- Knowledge and competence in databases such as Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, as well as Python, C ,
- Experience deploying analytic models in pilot or AWS production environments.
- Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical people.
- Strong understanding of model validation and performance measurement.
- Experience deploying advanced analytic solutions in public-sector or regulated environments.
Salary : $55 - $60