Associate Data Scientist

What you'll do

• Identify areas where advanced statistical techniques can solve specific cybersecurity problems for clients.
• Plan and develop prototype solutions and build final products for government and industry customers.
• Co-author research proposals and execute studies on topics like generative AI and computer vision.
• Present research findings to Department of War sponsors and at academic conferences.
• Craft metrics and experimental designs for large-scale cybersecurity research programs.
• Develop human-in-the-loop machine learning solutions and build classifiers to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Deploy models using frameworks such as FastAPI, Triton, KServe, SageMaker, or Vertex AI.
• Process big data using tools like Spark, Trino, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks.

What we're looking for

• BS in a quantitative discipline with experience, an MS with experience, or a PhD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance.
• Experience in predictive modeling, data science, and/or AI and machine learning.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling techniques and advanced data analytics.
• Proficiency with at least one mathematical or statistical programming package such as R, Python, or MATLAB.
• Expertise in one or more areas including recommendation systems, time-series forecasting, NLP/LLMs, causal inference, or modern ML frameworks.
• Experience deploying models using tools like FastAPI, Triton, KServe, SageMaker, or Vertex AI.
• Experience working with big data platforms like Spark, Trino, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks.
• Experience in cybersecurity and privacy (preferred).
• Experience in U.S. Government work and/or with FFRDCs, UARCs, or National Labs (preferred).