Data Scientist - AI/Machine Learning
Reads like a ML Engineer role: putting models into production.
Annapolis Junction, MD
- Pay
USD 150,000–210,000/year — pay source
Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
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- Employment
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Employment type in the employer’s posting: FULL_TIME
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What you’ll work on
Full postingBuild and optimize classifiers and automated anomaly detection systems
Curate and collect data from traditional and non-traditional sources
Put evaluated models into production with software developers
Re-evaluate and refine machine learning models used in production
Document processes, models and activities, including a configuration management plan for data sets
From the employer’s posting
build and optimize classifiers, create automated anomaly detection systems
Curate and collect the data from a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources
implement evaluated models into production by collaborating with software developers
periodically re-evaluate and refine machine learning models being used in production
Perform documentation of all processes, models and activities by developing, documents, and implement a configuration management plan for data sets
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8 years of experience (advanced degree can substitute for years)
- 3+ years of defensive cyber operations experience
- 3+ years of machine learning techniques and statistical model evaluation
Preferred experience
- Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets
- Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools
Qualification wording
Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience.
3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience.
3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets
Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools
Education & alternatives
- Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph - Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience. - 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience. - Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets
Tools in this posting
- Python
- R
- SQL
- AWS
Source — Tool mentions in context
- Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience. - Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets - Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco (CCNA), and/or STIGs/IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP)
- A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution - Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools Salary Range
- Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets - Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco (CCNA), and/or STIGs/IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP) - Strong background and skills in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)/Windows/Virtual environments
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Job description
Description
PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is looking for a Software Developer who will use AI and machine learning tools in support of a cutting-edge program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.
Responsibilities
- Perform/utilize statistics, machine learning and analytic approaches to answer key intelligence questions, producing results and re-usable products that provide real value to Analysts.
- Apply machine learning techniques to identify and transform data features, find hidden patterns and trends, build and optimize classifiers, create automated anomaly detection systems, and automate steps of a process.
- Evaluate statistical models to determine the validity of analyses, implement evaluated models into production by collaborating with software developers, periodically re-evaluate and refine machine learning models being used in production.
- Curate and collect the data from a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources: extract data from sources, transform and integrate data in line with existing data, and load data into data stores for access by others.
- Collaborate with Data Scientists to develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
- Work with analysts to interpret analytic results and refine analysis as needed.
- Effectively communicate results and ideas to key decision makers, analysts and other stakeholders and shall provide information as appropriate.
- Perform documentation of all processes, models and activities by developing, documents, and implement a configuration management plan for data sets.
- Research latest data science tradecraft and technology
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience.
3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience.
3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets
- Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco (CCNA), and/or STIGs/IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP)
- Strong background and skills in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)/Windows/Virtual environments
- A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution
- Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools
Salary Range
USD $150,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
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- Pay
Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
- Location & working pattern
Annapolis Junction, MD
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