Join Agile Defense as a Data Scientist

At Agile Defense, action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. We constantly look to the future, embracing change with unwavering spirit and the courage to innovate for what's next. Our vision is to infuse adaptive innovation into our nation’s critical missions by seamlessly integrating advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility. We leverage a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Details

Requisition Number: 408
Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: 15020-15030 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph

Job Summary

As a Data Scientist at Agile Defense, you'll collaborate with federal clients to swiftly develop innovative solutions for immediate mission challenges. You'll join a team of data scientists, software developers, and subject matter experts to apply best practices and cutting-edge data science and machine learning processes. Your work will include developing rapid prototype solutions for mission challenges by utilizing existing open-source models and technologies.

Sample topics of work may include object detection, data triage, search/optimization, image/video analysis, facial recognition, behavior detection, and automated discovery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, adapt, and integrate state-of-the-art research and open-source technologies into innovative solutions.
• Develop and train new machine learning models.
• Identify, curate, and process large data sets.
• Research, apply, analyze, and document technical approaches and their outcomes.
• Leverage various computing resources such as GPU clusters and cloud-based compute servers.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

Required Skills

• Experience in the Sponsor’s environment and familiarity with various data science services and compute environments.
• Hands-on experience building AI/ML models, including dataset creation, model training/testing, and performance evaluation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience using a SQL database.
• Comfortable with the command line interface.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to comprehend requirements and execute tasks accordingly.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• Able to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Proficiency with cloud infrastructure.
• Experience working with cyber datasets or in a cyber data scientist role.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Monday - Friday, in Chantilly, VA

Strength Demands

Sedentary – 10 lbs. maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit
• Walk
• Repetitive Motion
• Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel
• Push or Pull

Our Culture and Values

Employees at Agile Defense are our top priority, and our fundamental culture reflects this commitment. As part of our team, you are valued like family, enabling us to achieve greatness together. Our recent successes are largely due to our dedicated employees and the vibrant culture we foster together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the core values that shape our culture and guide our actions:

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies, enhancing motivation and satisfaction in everything we do.
• Helpful