SMX is seeking creative technical Data Scientist who can design and develop solutions with our clients. We are looking for someone who has hands-on experience with using data science skills and technologies. This person will be closely collaborating with other data analytics professionals to produce creative solutions that involve data pipelines, data models, and data visualizations. This is a hybrid position with on-site work performed 3 days a week at a client’s office located in Washington, D.C. Top Secret Clearance is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use your firm understanding of the math underlying ML model training and prediction in order to develop models and improve them
- Formulate and complete end-to-end projects that include data gathering, analysis, modeling, and ongoing scaled deliverables and presentations
- Structure/preprocess datasets to find usable information and to prepare for modeling
- Review and collaborate on recommendations and designs with other subject matter experts
- Take ownership of solutions, assignments, actions items and issues, and remain accountable for their completion
- Maintain solutions as business requirements evolve and upstream system changes are implemented
- Produce high-quality, well-written technical documentation
- Work effectively within a delivery-centric professional services team
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their business need
- Provide transparent and regular status updates in requested format
- Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities.
Required Skills:
- Hands-on experience with development and implementation of ML models
- Firm understanding of linear regression and regression/classification trees
- Basic math/statistics fluency
- Experience with a general-purpose programming language (e.g. Python)
- Understanding of techniques to avoid overfitting ML models
- Skilled in data manipulation/analysis
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Experience with AWS/Apache Airflow/Git a plus
Required Experience:
- BA/BS or MA/MS degree in quantitative field or with strong emphasis on quantitative coursework (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics)
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with development and implementation of ML mode
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
**This position requires two days a week on site at customer location in Washington DC or Chantilly, Virginia, the rest of the week can be remote (there is some flexibility)**
Application deadline 1-31-2025
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We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
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Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
