Data Science Consultant (TS/SCI clearance)

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

Job Number: 1077

Riverside Research is seeking full-time Data Science Consultant to support Director, Air Force Chief Data Office (SAF/CO) sponsored activities across the Air Force Enterprise to ensure the visibility, accessibility, understanding, sharing, and trustworthiness of data across air, space, and cyberspace domains. Candidates will provide subject matter expertise in and perform on multidisciplinary teams that support data preparation and architecture, development of agile algorithmic solutions, evaluate and/or execute data governance and data maturity models; and conduct data analytics using state of the art mathematical and machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques and other data analytic lines of research/effort. Positions will be at various CONUS Air Force installations and the National Capital Region.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship

Job Duties

• Design and develop statistical models with Big Data, IoT, ERP, Supply Chain, etc.
• Execute and teach application of statistical and data mining techniques.
• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner.
• Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies and help define the data analytic platform. 

Required Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication
• Graduate degree in Operations Research, Statistics, or a related quantitative field (advanced knowledge of machine learning is preferred). 
• 7 or more years of experience in a relevant field is required, of which 4 years must be in a data analytics environment, preferably in DoD or the intelligence community.  
• Familiarity with the manipulation of unstructured data in a data analytics environment, and the use of open-source tools, cloud computing, machine learning and data visualization.  
• Familiar with specialized languages relevant to the technologies employed.

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.

All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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