Senior Data Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our data analytics group, you will be responsible for extracting insights from large datasets and providing actionable recommendations to drive business decisions.

In this role, you will apply advanced analytical methods to complex data sets, using tools such as machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply expert knowledge in statistical analysis, complex data mining, and artificial intelligence to make value out of data.
• Provide consulting relating to the data mining and analysis of data from a range of sources to transform raw data into concise and actionable insights.
• Design and implement data-driven solutions, with specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations.

Requirements:

• 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 quantitative or mathematical discipline.
• At least three (3) years of direct experience in machine learning.
• Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline. A PhD degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of data mining methods, databases, data visualization and machine learning.
• Ability to communicate analysis techniques, concepts and products.
• Ability to develop data-driven solutions, data models, and visualizations.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies.
• Familiarity with PySpark and Python.
• Comfortable developing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data.
• Experience with analytic techniques such as Anomaly detection, Clustering, and Time-series (e.g., ARIMA).
• Experience implementing NLP concepts including preprocessing (stemming, etc.), TF-IDF, Named Entity Recognition, and LLMs.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Important Work / Make a Difference: supporting Customs and Border Protection in their efforts to protect the United States.
• Job Stability: we hire you for a career not just a contract.
• Remote Work: in an industry of declining remote work opportunities.
• People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a positive, supportive work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

We are a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. We pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting-edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong teamwork.

We believe in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a 'Tech Talk' and each office location provides lunch. We provide a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - we enable and encourage our employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.