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WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will use data creatively to solve business challenges, often uncovering new and transformative opportunities along the way. In this role, you will apply state-of-the-art advanced analytics, quantitative tools, and modeling techniques to interpret, make inferences, and offer recommendations based on insights from the data. You’ll have a vital role in the algorithm development and deployment of analytical models and applications to assist business and government leaders in addressing complex and nuanced challenges. With a quickly growing data science practice and portfolio, you have the opportunity to join a firm at the ground floor and directly drive the growth and direction of data science at Boulevard.
WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
You will be based in our Arlington, VA. office as a valued member of Boulevard’s data science and product development team, shaping and building new analytical solutions to deploy in support of our defense clients. You’ll interface regularly with Boulevard leadership as well as leading national security and defense executives.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You’re a highly motivated problem solver, a data expert, an analyst, a communicator, and a trusted adviser who can create new algorithms from scratch and assist in the development and deployment of analytical models for our clients. You have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or applied mathematics with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Able to qualify for a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
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2+ years of experience in relevant analytical methods serving DoD clients
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Strong background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science with an emphasis on application to business problems
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Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles in both theoretical and applied settings, including regression analysis, time series, probabilistic/Bayesian models, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction)
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Excellent programming skills (Python and/or R), with a focus on advanced analytics, data science, and machine learning
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Ability to incorporate third party solutions or build custom data science algorithms from scratch when needed
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A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both colleagues and clients
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Passion for data tools and processes to drive business insights
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze issues, identify causes, and recommend solutions quickly
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Research oriented with the ability to work independently
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BA or BS degree a quantitative field, such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or applied mathematics
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Active SECRET Clearance
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4+ years of experience in relevant analytical methods serving DoD clients
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Niche experience within common data science sub-fields such as natural language processing, computer vision, deep learning, and/or reinforcement learning
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Experience using COTS (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) or library-based (D3, Chart, Plotly, React-vis, Rechart) frameworks for Data Visualization and Business Intelligence
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Experience with developing solutions on cloud computing services (e.g., Amazon Web Services [AWS], Microsoft Azure)
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Experience working with big data tools (Spark/PySpark, MapReduce) and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL on distributed platforms (e.g., HBase, Cassandra)
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Exposure to web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and associated frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
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Strong Excel, analytical and data management skills; including VBA and SQL experience
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A demonstrated portfolio of projects and publications (GitHub, industry papers)
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MA or MS degree in a technical field
WORK LOCATION
This position has openings in Arlington, Virginia.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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