Data Scientist

Data Scientist – USPS OIG | Arlington, Virginia

Must Be Able to Hold a US Federal Government Security Clearance

Dexian Government Solutions is recruiting for a Data Scientist to support our contract at the USPSOIG in Arlington, Virginia.

Position Description

• Works independently and within teams to extract, manipulate, aggregate, clean, normalize, validate, and analyze data supporting investigative, audit, research, and operational initiatives.
• Researches, designs, develops, and maintains visualization solutions, dashboards, reports, and business intelligence products supporting investigative and audit missions.
• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and statistical models.
• Develops mathematical, statistical, econometric, and analytical solutions supporting audit, investigation, research, and business operations.
• Collects, researches, extracts, evaluates, interprets, and visualizes structured and unstructured data from criminal intelligence databases, Postal Service systems, public information sources, and other repositories to produce actionable intelligence.
• Engineers analytic solutions using relational databases, Data Lakes, Data Lakehouse technologies, ETL processes, and business intelligence platforms to produce dashboards, reports, summary tables, comparison graphs, and link analysis products.
• Utilizes Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, IDEs, Microsoft Power Platform, commercial and open-source analytics tools, and Azure/AWS services including Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lakehouse, and Data Lake.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to identify business and technical requirements, resolve data quality, storage, access, and continuity issues, and deliver analytical solutions.
• Produces technical documentation including requirements, technical designs, test plans, user guides, training materials, project communications, and technical briefings.
• Evaluates, tests, documents, troubleshoots, and supports analytic solutions, data security, continuity of operations, software compatibility, and the software development lifecycle.
• Develops expertise in agency database environments, collaborates with peer agencies, presents technical briefings and training, and supports USPS OIG mission objectives through knowledge sharing.

Position Requirements

• Proficiency in common data science tools and programming and scripting languages such as SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript with a proven ability to create solutions in complex environments, including the use of programming languages to create datasets, visualizations, and interactive reports in various business intelligence applications.
• Skill applying analytical techniques, methods, and processes to business problems demonstrated through a history of accepted modeling and analyses that resulted in meaningful business impact. These include working with unstructured or structured data and converting those data sets using a variety of analyses such as optimization, simulation, classical and spatial statistics, and/or programming languages.
• Skill using advanced analytic techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence, text and/or data mining, and statistical and mathematical methods.
• Strong writing and documentation skills to capture collection of source data, methodology from business rules, and visualization deployment from a myriad of sources and interactions with various stakeholders.
• Perform analysis of data for Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL) strategies, pattern recognition, and application of analytical tools.
• Review, analyze, and modify existing products including coding, debugging, testing, and documenting.
• Provide guidance to coworkers on business and technical issues affecting projects, such as data access, data quality, storage capacity, and analytic tools and software.
• Assist with training and conference development which may include presentations to large audiences.
• Facilitate between business owners and end-users who need to communicate with database administrators and traditional IT support staff.
• Ensure that quality/security guidelines are followed.
• Strong relational database and querying languages experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Understand and follow a software development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting).

Desired Requirements

• Specialized experience working with programming languages (e.g., Python), business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI), and analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks).
• Knowledge and experience in the law enforcement and/or audit industry
• Knowledge and experience using cloud computing platforms such as Azure
• Knowledge and experience with relational databases and structured query language (SQL)
• Certifications: Professional Certification(s) in a related field of data science and/or data analytics disciplines preferred.

Required Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5 years' experience and skill writing coding languages (such as SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript).
• 3 years' experience working with projects involving machine learning, natural language processing, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence, text and/or data mining, as well as statistical and mathematical methods.
• At least 6 months' experience working with AWS or Azure services such as Databricks, Data Factory, and Data Lake.

Company Description

Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.

Benefits

Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

EEO Statement

Dexian Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request.

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