Data Scientist at Spalding Consulting, Inc. a Saalex Company in Patuxent River, Maryland

Job Description:

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time/Contingent
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office. (see onsite requirements below)

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD. Training/tasking may require occasional on-site work at Patuxent River, MD. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Develops analytics methods and processes.
• Identifies appropriate methods and tools to extract knowledge from data.
• Leverages large volumes of data to answer challenges.
• Prepares data for use in predictive and prescriptive modeling (data cleansing).
• Automates organizational work through scripts for data processing and analytics.
• Develops and applies algorithms and machine learning methods.
• Applies analytic methods and software tools to design and develop analytic programs.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Experience in data science and analytic support required.

Security Clearance:
Active Secret or Interim Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS/BA degree in Information Technology or related discipline and 3 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree in Information Technology or related discipline and 7 years related experience, OR HS diploma/GED and 9 years related experience required.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.