Senior Data Scientist - Sky Solutions
Herndon, VA 20171
About the Job
Join Sky Solutions, LLC - Pioneering Digital Transformation Excellence!
Welcome to Sky Solutions, LLC, a dynamic Digital Transformation Firm nestled in the vibrant heart of the Washington D.C. Metro Area. We specialize in empowering leading organizations in the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors, achieving remarkable business outcomes through cutting-edge Digital Process Automation (DPA) and innovative Low-Code/No-Code Application Development. As a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with Minority Owned certifications, diversity and equal opportunity are integral to our mission. Embark on our journey of innovation and transformation, where your skills align seamlessly with our commitment to excellence.
Job Title: Senior Data Scientist
Position Type: Full-time
Location: 100% Remote (USA)
Note: US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead and contribute to complex data analytics projects and technology implementations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, advanced analytics, and technical expertise in handling large datasets. They will lead teams, mentor junior data scientists, and develop robust data-driven solutions using advanced statistical, machine learning, and data manipulation techniques.
This role requires deep experience with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, database development, and proficiency with programming languages and tools such as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, AWS, and more. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of scaling data models across both small and big data environments.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Substitution Criteria
Sky Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our vision and values.
Welcome to Sky Solutions, LLC, a dynamic Digital Transformation Firm nestled in the vibrant heart of the Washington D.C. Metro Area. We specialize in empowering leading organizations in the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors, achieving remarkable business outcomes through cutting-edge Digital Process Automation (DPA) and innovative Low-Code/No-Code Application Development. As a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with Minority Owned certifications, diversity and equal opportunity are integral to our mission. Embark on our journey of innovation and transformation, where your skills align seamlessly with our commitment to excellence.
Job Title: Senior Data Scientist
Position Type: Full-time
Location: 100% Remote (USA)
Note: US Citizenship is contractually required for this role
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead and contribute to complex data analytics projects and technology implementations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, advanced analytics, and technical expertise in handling large datasets. They will lead teams, mentor junior data scientists, and develop robust data-driven solutions using advanced statistical, machine learning, and data manipulation techniques.
This role requires deep experience with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, database development, and proficiency with programming languages and tools such as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, AWS, and more. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of scaling data models across both small and big data environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply pattern-recognition techniques to large, diverse data sets (structured, semi-structured, unstructured) for data wrangling and optimization. Develop and implement advanced models to solve organizational challenges.
- Automate the extraction, transformation, cleaning, normalization, and organization of data from disparate sources. Design and maintain efficient databases using SQL and manage complex queries, subqueries, joins, and optimizations.
- Develop solutions using programming languages and tools such as Python, R, SAS, Tableau, and AWS, among others.
- Lead data science teams, mentor junior staff, and provide training on complex analytical techniques and tools. Facilitate analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making processes.
- Build databases and manage both small and big data environments, with a thorough understanding of the trade-offs and optimization required for scaling algorithms across different environments.
- Work with cross-functional teams and communicate insights clearly through written, verbal, and visual methods. Conduct educational sessions on data analysis and best practices.
- Possess working knowledge of federal grant-making policies and procedures. Ensure all models and processes comply with regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data science, including advanced analytics, database development, and data manipulation. Proven experience with the responsibilities outlined above, including leading teams.
- Proficiency in data wrangling, modeling, data mining, and database design using SQL and tools like Python, R, SAS, Tableau, and AWS.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership ability, capable of working independently and guiding teams effectively.
- Ability to handle complex tasks with a high level of attention to detail.
- Expertise in identifying issues and managing risk within data-related processes.
Substitution Criteria
- 10 years of relevant experience in data science and related fields.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Sky Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our vision and values.
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