[Remote] Data Scientist (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. As a Data Scientist, you will support U.S. Customs and Border Protection by applying expert knowledge in statistical analysis and artificial intelligence to transform raw data into actionable insights and develop data-driven solutions.ResponsibilitiesApply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to make value out of dataProvide consulting relating to the data mining and analysis of data from a range of sources to transform raw data into concise and actionable insightsDesign and implement data-driven solutions, with specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizationsDevelop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendationsIdentify trends and problems through complex big data analysisMaintain current in emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analyticsSkillsMUST HAVE Six (6) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline. At least three (3) years of direct experience in machine learningMust have a Advanced Degree (Master's or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related other quantitative or mathematical discipline. A PhD degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of relevant experienceDemonstrates knowledge of data mining methods, databases, data visualization and machine learningAbility to communicate analysis techniques, concepts and productsAbility to develop data-driven solutions, data models, and visualizationsWashington DC Metro Area - Remote (candidates MUST BE located in the National Capital Region - DMV)Clearance Required: a TS or CBP BI or DHS Suitability clearance adjudicated within the past 4 yearsExpertise using Qlik to embed visualizations into webpagesFamiliarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologiesFamiliarity with PySpark and PythonComfortable developing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load dataBenefitsEach week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk”Each office location provides lunchElder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policiesReasonable hoursSolid payLow travelExtremely flexible time offCompany OverviewElder Research, Inc. is a consulting company in data science, predictive analytics, and text mining. It is a sub-organization of ManTech. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://elderresearch.com/.