Senior Data Scientist

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Data Scientist.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

MTSI is currently recruiting a highly skilled engineer Provide Data Science Persistent Infrared (PIR) analytical support, on-site at WPAFB, OH. The selected candidate focus is on improving the data and PED systems of production threads, to include Requests for Information (RFI), rapid scripting, process improvement, technique discovery, and data validation.

RFI Support

- identifying and explaining issues with accepted data types;

- identifying, explaining, and applying the benefits of revised processing techniques;

- identifying and providing alternative techniques and processes to streamline production timelines;

- generating in-depth technical analysis summaries on government identified targets of interest.

- document analysis in either technical reports or presentations.

Rapid Scripting Support

Provide rapid prototyping of scripts to enhance production and increase the transition of capabilities into operations. In coordination with the GTM and Government SME, and formalize the scripts into the production baseline shall provide on-the-job training and documentation on how to utilize scripts.

Process Improvement Support

Provide recommendations to improve processes pertaining to a wide range of associated issues including, but not limited to: (a) data flow; (b) data ingest; (c) data analysis; (d) product and report creation; (e) processing automations; (f) algorithm refinement for data extraction and for product generation and efficiency (prototyping only) (g) collection guidance; (h) software/hardware architecture improvements; and (i) external data facing issues. The candidate will  incorporate Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and techniques into production, customer requirements management, documentation guidance, and data/product dissemination. Produce special opportunity technical reports that identify unique opportunities for the PIR mission in NASIC, focusing on innovative utilization of PIR for tool or process improvements and incorporation of new analytic techniques.

Technique Discovery Support

Investigate and implement the discovery of new techniques for processing and analysis focusing on speed and accuracy.

Data Validation Support

Perform output comparisons and data validation tasks against the quality/integrity of data, changes in software, hardware, data conversions, algorithms, scripts, or other areas that could affect data integrity and product validation. The contractor shall document validation results in either technical reports or presentations.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Utilize machine learning techniques and/or artificial intelligence to improve data analytics
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in software programming languages including Python, and R.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Suite
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Clearance:

Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI)

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