Lead Solutions Architect at Elder Research in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

Lead Solutions Architect

Location: Arlington VA (Hybrid, MUST BE LOCATED in the greater Washington DC area)

ACTIVE CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active Secret Required, Top Secret Preferred

Data Driven. People Centered.

Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools

We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients' environment and needs.

Join our team and find great opportunities to hone your analytic skills, work on complex problems with amazing teammates, and gain valuable analytics consulting experience.

Summary of Position:

As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will oversee the design, development, and implementation of AI and analytics systems, ensuring they align with the organization's business needs and objectives. Your role will involve creating architectural blueprints and standards for AI platforms, including data models, ingestion pipelines, and transformation processes.

You will collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable specifications, while overseeing the delivery of high-quality, performant AI and analytics solutions. Additionally, you will evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into the platform architecture as needed.In this leadership role, you will provide mentorship to technical teams, fostering continuous learning and innovation. You will also participate in strategic executive planning, offering expert guidance on AI and analytics strategies. Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and security best practices will be a key focus, and the role requires the ability to work in a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance capacity.

Essential Functions:

Elder Research's Lead Solutions Architect is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of AI and analytics systems within the organization. Their job responsibilities will include:

• The design and development of AI/analytics Platforms, ensuring they align with the Company's business needs and objectives
• Develop architectural blueprints and standards for AI and analytics systems, including data models, data ingestion pipelines, and data transformation processes
• Coordinate with data scientists data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into tactical specifications.
• Oversee the implementation of AI analytics solutions ensuring they meet quality standards and performance metrics
• Evaluate new technologies and tools related to AI and Analytics and incorporate them into the platform architecture as needed
• Provide tactical leadership and mentorship to the team fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Participate in strategic planning and decision making at the executive level, providing expert advice on AI and analytics technologies and strategies
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices in data security
• Must be able to work in a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance Capacity

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Master's degree in data science, analytics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or business administration. Ph.D. Preferred but not required
• Bachelor's degree in or a technical field and/or business
• MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE, Top Secret Preferred
• Multi-year experience in the consulting industry (technology, management, strategy)
• Candidates must have extensive hands on experience with Python (Jupyter Notebook)
• Candidates must have extensive hands on experience with Typescript/JavaScript (Node.JS)
• Candidates must have extensive hands on experience with AWS foundational technologies
• Candidates must have extensive hands on experience with AWS SageMaker

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of CI/CD
• EMR Studio
• ACTIVE US GOVERNMENT ISSUED TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
• Ph.D. Preferred but not required

About Elder Research, Inc

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, 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.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. 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 team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides 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 - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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